Davidson Management Consultants have been mandated to recruit a western trained Head of Physiotherapy for their client in Abu Dhabi, UAE which is an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. We are looking for Physiotherapists with a minimum of 15 to 18 years of experience post completion of DPT, out of which at least 5 years must be in a leadership capacity within an inpatient rehabilitation or acute hospital setting. Candidates without a DPT would not qualify for this positon.The Head of Physiotherapy will be responsible for leading physiotherapy services across the hospital, ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, multidisciplinary collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.Oversee daily operations of the physiotherapy department, including service planning, staffing models, and resource allocation. Develop and implement evidence-based clinical pathways, rehabilitation protocols, and quality standards aligned with international best practices. Provide professional leadership, mentoring, and supervision to physiotherapists, therapy assistants, and support staff. Establish competency frameworks, continuing education programs, and performance management systems.Collaborate with physicians, nursing leaders, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and case managers to ensure integrated rehabilitation programs. Drive early mobilization strategies, discharge planning, and functional outcome measurement. Monitor clinical indicators, patient satisfaction metrics, and productivity benchmarks, implementing corrective actions where required. Ensure compliance with Department of Health regulations, accreditation standards, and patient safety requirements.Lead equipment planning, procurement, preventive maintenance, and utilization optimization for therapy technologies. Participate in hospital committees, infection control initiatives, and quality improvement projects. Support business development, expansion of service lines, and community outreach programs. Maintain accurate documentation standards and ensure audit readiness. Develop departmental budgets, control costs, and contribute to strategic planning initiatives of the hospital.
Salary : Aed 38,000 per month plus family benefits (Salary mentioned in the advertisement is indicative. The final offer lies at the discretion of the client and will be made after completion of interviews).
Company Profile
Davidson Healthcare Recruitment is a leading Healthcare and Leadership headhunting consultancy based in Dubai, with branches in UK and India. Our Medical recruitment Consultants are trained on the PQR for all medical specialties, and medical subspecialties for all the countries. We are leaders in Physician, Surgeon and Allied Healthcare Recruitment for Hospitals, Medical Centers, Clinics and Medical Universities, headhunting Tier 1 and Tier 2, Board Certified, Fellowship trained Physicians and Surgeons, ABMS, CCT, CCST, ARAB Board, RCPSC, FRC Australia and New Zealand, OBERARZT and CMSA among others, across all medical specialties and subspecialties from across the globe.We also specialize in recruiting DHA, DHCC, DOH and MOH licensed Physicians and Allied Healthcare professionals within UAE.