Job Description

Occupational Therapist

Rehabilitation Hospital

Free placement
Free placement

Job ID: 628329

03 Jun 2026

Job ID: 628329

03 Jun 2026

Job Location

Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates

Experience

2 to 5 years

Qualification Level

Graduate; Post Graduate; Medical Professionals

Job Function

Doctor / Medical Research / Dean / Medical Professors
Nurse / Healthcare
Pharmacy / Lab / HealthCare

Skillset

Responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing individualized occupational therapy programs for patients with physical, neurological, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial impairments. Conduct comprehensive functional assessments to evalu

Preferred Jobseekers

Jobseekers from any country

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Davidson Management Consultants have been mandated to recruit a western educated, native Arabic speaking Occupational Therapist for their client in UAE which is a specialized hospital and rehabilitation facility providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and residential rehabilitation services. We are looking for candidates who hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and have a minimum of 2 years of full-time clinical work experience gained after completion of their highest occupational therapy qualification.

The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing individualized occupational therapy programs for patients with physical, neurological, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial impairments. Conduct comprehensive functional assessments to evaluate activities of daily living, mobility, cognitive functioning, sensory processing, upper limb function, environmental barriers, and rehabilitation needs. Develop patient-centered treatment plans aimed at maximizing independence, functional performance, safety, and quality of life.Provide occupational therapy interventions for patients recovering from neurological conditions, stroke, traumatic injuries, orthopedic conditions, chronic illnesses, and other complex rehabilitation needs. Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions including activities of daily living training, cognitive rehabilitation, upper extremity rehabilitation, adaptive equipment prescription, environmental modification recommendations, sensory integration techniques, and functional mobility training.

Work closely with rehabilitation physicians, physiotherapists, speech therapists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated rehabilitation planning and continuity of care. Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences, treatment planning meetings, family meetings, and discharge planning discussions. Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding rehabilitation goals, adaptive strategies, home modifications, assistive devices, and long-term management plans to support successful reintegration into home, work, school, and community environments. Conduct home assessments and recommend appropriate interventions where required. Monitor patient progress, reassess functional outcomes, and modify treatment plans as necessary to achieve rehabilitation goals. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, progress notes, assessment reports, discharge summaries, and outcome measures in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, accreditation activities, and continuing professional development programs. Ensure compliance with ethical practice standards, UAE healthcare regulations, patient safety requirements, and clinical governance frameworks while contributing to the organization's commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based rehabilitation services.

Salary : Aed 22,000 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 Management Consultants is a Dubai-based boutique healthcare executive search and physician recruitment firm specializing in hospital leadership recruitment, C-suite healthcare hiring, and international physician placement across the GCC and Middle East. With more than 13 years of experience in healthcare recruitment, life sciences recruitment, and pharmaceutical executive search, Davidson has become one of the region’s most trusted recruitment partners for multispecialty hospitals, tertiary care medical centers, healthcare groups, medical universities, and pharmaceutical companies across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Davidson is widely recognized for its expertise in healthcare executive search in Dubai and the Middle East, supporting hospitals and healthcare organizations with the recruitment of Hospital CEOs, COOs, CFOs, Chief Medical Officers, Medical Directors, and senior healthcare leadership teams. The firm also specializes in international physician recruitment, sourcing highly qualified Consultant Physicians, Specialist Doctors, Surgeons, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Allied Health professionals for leading hospitals and healthcare institutions across the GCC. Through a strong global candidate network spanning the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and South Africa, Davidson provides access to board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians and internationally experienced healthcare executives. Davidson Management Consultants is also a trusted resource for physicians searching for doctor jobs in UAE hospitals, consultant doctor jobs in Dubai, psychiatrist jobs in UAE, and physician career opportunities across the GCC. Our executive search methodology includes global leadership mapping, international talent sourcing, competency-based interviews, psychometric assessment, and comprehensive reference checks, ensuring the highest standards of recruitment for critical leadership and clinical roles. In addition to recruitment, Davidson supports physicians with UAE medical licensing services including DHA, DOH, MOH, and CDA licensing, assisting international doctors in successfully transitioning to healthcare careers in the UAE and the GCC. Today, Davidson Management Consultants is recognized as a leading healthcare executive search firm in Dubai and physician recruitment consultancy in the GCC, connecting world-class healthcare professionals with outstanding hospital and healthcare leadership opportunities across the Middle East.

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