Physiotherapist – Musculoskeletal Specialist

About the role

Align Health, a leading provider of musculoskeletal, sports medicine and rehabilitation services in Abu Dhabi, is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join its busy outpatient clinics. The role involves assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal and sports‑related conditions while delivering high‑quality patient care.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
• Develop and deliver evidence‑based treatment and rehabilitation programmes.
• Provide hands‑on manual therapy alongside exercise‑based rehabilitation.
• Manage sports injuries, acute injuries and chronic pain conditions.
• Deliver safe and effective Dry Needling and Dry Cupping treatments where appropriate.
• Educate patients on injury prevention, self‑management and long‑term recovery.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with DOH standards.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary clinical team to ensure exceptional patient care.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (BSc) in Physiotherapy or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current DOH (HAAD) licence or eligibility to obtain one.
• Minimum 4 years post‑graduate clinical experience, primarily in outpatient musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with fluency in spoken and written English.

Required skills

• Dry Cupping Therapy
• Post‑fracture rehabilitation
• Chronic pain management
• Functional movement and biomechanical assessment
• Manual Therapy
• Dry Needling
• Post‑operative rehabilitation
• Sports injury rehabilitation
• Electrotherapy
• Exercise prescription and rehabilitation
• Ergonomic workplace assessments
• Postural assessment and correction
• Return‑to‑sport programmes