Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Consultant

We are looking for hard-working & adventurous consultants who wish to advance their careers by joining overseas hospitals to gain international experience.

Summary

Within the mission, vision and values of Saudi Arabian National Guard – Health Affairs, to provide patient care; education and training for Associate Consultants, Assistant Consultants and  Medicine residents. Undertake clinical research; self education and participate in on-call schedule of the Division of  Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Education/Qualifications Required:

1. Basic medical degree from a recognized institution
2. Post-qualification certification
   • Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.  
     • USA: The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
     • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate (RCPS-C)
     • UK and Ireland: GMC/CCST Specialist Register
     • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College (FRACP)
     • Western Europe: Equivalent certification to the above

Experience Post-Qualifications:

• Minimum Three (3) years after board/equivalent certification in USA, Canada, Ireland, UK, Australia, New Zealand and France (DES).
• Minimum Five (5) years after board/equivalent certification in Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Austria, Netherlands, Greece and France (DIS).

License:

Current and in a Good Standing Medical License to practice in country of residence.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures quality and appropriateness of patient care and safety.
• Follows Organizational/Departmental Policies and Procedures.
• Provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with physical disabilities, musculoskeletal conditions, neurological impairments, and chronic pain.
• Develops and implements personalized rehabilitation treatment plans to improve patient function, mobility, and quality of life.
• Conducts electrodiagnostic studies (EMG, NCS) to assess neuromuscular disorders.
• Performs and oversees image-guided musculoskeletal interventions such as joint injections, nerve blocks, and spasticity management (e.g., botulinum toxin injections).
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and pain specialists to optimize patient outcomes.
• Monitors progress of rehabilitation programs, adjusting treatments as needed to achieve patient recovery goals.
• Provides guidance on assistive devices, prosthetics, and orthotics to enhance patient independence.
• Educates patients and families on rehabilitation techniques, lifestyle modifications, and long-term management strategies.
• Participates in hospital-based quality improvement initiatives, research, and education related to physical medicine and rehabilitation.
• Ensures documentation and record-keeping comply with hospital policies and medical standards.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of protocols and guidelines for rehabilitation services.
• Participates in the training and mentorship of junior doctors, residents, and allied health professionals within the department.