Job Description

Job title

Rehabilitation Doctor (Physiatrist)

Position summary

The Rehabilitation Doctor is responsible for assessing patients with physical and/or cognitive impairments, formulating and supervising individualized rehabilitation plans, and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team. The goal is to reduce pain, restore function, and maximize patient independence in daily life.?

Key responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive physical, neurological, and functional assessments of inpatients and outpatients.?

Diagnose functional limitations and develop evidence?based rehabilitation treatment plans with clear goals.?

Prescribe and oversee therapies (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy), medications, injections, and assistive devices as indicated.?

Monitor clinical and functional progress, adjust treatment plans, 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 on diagnosis, prognosis, rehabilitation goals, home programs, and long?term management.?

Document assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and reports in the electronic medical record in a timely and accurate manner.?

Contribute to quality improvement, protocol development, and, where applicable, teaching or supervision of junior doctors 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 before joining.

Job Type: Contract