Consultant Sports Medicine Physician - Dubai/Tax-Free High Income

Overview

• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Hospital Type: Private / Government / Multispecialty / Tertiary Care (JCI-accredited)
• Experience Required: Minimum 3+ years post specialist or board certification
• Clinical Scope: Non-surgical sports medicine, musculoskeletal care, rehabilitation, and performance optimisation
• The successful candidate will work within a collaborative environment alongside orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation specialists.

Qualifications & Board Recognition

• Applications are welcome from internationally trained physicians holding recognised specialist qualifications such as:
• American Board (Sports Medicine / Family Medicine with Sports Medicine Fellowship)
• UK CCT / SEM (Sport & Exercise Medicine)

• Royal College Certification (Canada)

• Australian Fellowship
• Arab Board
• FCPS or equivalent recognised specialist qualification
• We welcome applications from specialists across USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, Middle East, Africa, and South America.
• Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion (full guidance and support provided).
• Key Responsibilities – Sports Medicine* Diagnose and manage sports-related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions, including acute and chronic presentations.
• Provide non-surgical treatment plans, including rehabilitation protocols, physiotherapy coordination, and return-to-play strategies.
• Perform clinical assessments, functional evaluations, and movement analysis for injury prevention and performance optimisation.
• Deliver injection therapies (e.g., corticosteroid, PRP where applicable) under appropriate clinical guidance.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Develop and oversee injury prevention programs for athletes and active individuals.
• Provide pre-participation screening and fitness assessments for individuals and sports teams.
• Educate patients and athletes on injury prevention, recovery strategies, and long-term musculoskeletal health.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety programs.
• Maintain accurate and compliant electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations, ethical standards, and hospital protocols.

Benefits

• Compensation & Benefits* Highly competitive tax-free consultant salary
• Performance-based incentives
• Housing allowance or premium accommodation
• Comprehensive family medical insurance
• Annual return flight tickets
• Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
• Continuing medical education support
• Compensation is aligned with board certification, clinical expertise, and patient volume.
• Licensing & Relocation Support* Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance
• DataFlow and credential verification support
• Visa and regulatory processing assistance
• Relocation support for physician and family
• A dedicated onboarding framework ensures a smooth transition into UAE clinical practice.