Job Description

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.