Job Description

Job Title:

Rehabilitation Doctor (Physiatrist)

Position Summary

The Rehabilitation Doctor is responsible for evaluating patients with physical and/or cognitive impairments, developing and supervising individualized rehabilitation programs, and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team. The primary goal is to reduce pain, restore optimal function, and maximize patient independence in daily activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive physical, neurological, and functional assessments for inpatients and outpatients. Diagnose functional limitations and develop evidence-based rehabilitation treatment plans with clear therapeutic goals. Prescribe and oversee therapies (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy), medications, injections, and assistive devices as appropriate. Monitor clinical and functional progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and manage rehabilitation-related medical issues (e.g., pain, spasticity, complications of immobility). Lead and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case discussions, and discharge planning. Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, prognosis, rehabilitation goals, home programs, and long-term management plans. Document assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and reports accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocol development, and where applicable, teaching or supervision of junior medical staff and trainees.
Qualifications:

Medical degree (MD/DO or equivalent) with completed residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) or Rehabilitation Medicine. Valid and current DHP (Department of Healthcare Professions - Ministry of Public Health, Qatar) medical license, or eligibility to obtain DHP licensure prior to joining.
Job Type: Contract