We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled
Consultant Sports Medicine Physician to join a leading healthcare organization in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for athletes and active individuals, with a focus on sports injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and performance optimization.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic sports-related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Conduct comprehensive sports medicine assessments and develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans.
- Manage muscle, ligament, tendon, joint, and overuse injuries.
- Perform and interpret appropriate clinical investigations and imaging.
- Provide ultrasound-guided procedures and injections where appropriately trained.
- Develop injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return-to-sport programs.
- Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists, radiologists, rehabilitation specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Conduct pre-participation and fitness assessments for athletes.
- Support athletes with performance optimization and exercise prescription.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow evidence-based guidelines.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical education, and quality-improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree.
- Recognized specialist/consultant qualification in Sports Medicine or an equivalent relevant specialty.
- Valid DOH (Department of Health – Abu Dhabi) license/eligibility or eligibility to obtain one.
- Significant post-specialization experience in sports medicine and musculoskeletal care.
- Strong clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of sports injuries.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Preferred Expertise
Experience in
musculoskeletal ultrasound, ultrasound-guided injections, sports injury rehabilitation, regenerative medicine, exercise medicine, athlete screening, injury prevention, and return-to-play protocols will be advantageous.
