Consultant of Sports Medicine

About the role

Taiba Hospital is seeking a senior Consultant of Sports Medicine to lead non‑surgical, performance‑focused care for athletes and active individuals. The role involves accurate diagnosis, evidence‑based treatment planning, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe return‑to‑play.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct specialist sports‑medicine consultations, assess and diagnose musculoskeletal injuries using imaging and functional assessment.
• Perform approved non‑surgical procedures, including joint and soft‑tissue injections within granted privileges.
• Design individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans, guiding conditioning and safe return‑to‑play decisions.
• Manage complex acute, overuse, and chronic cases, integrating injury‑prevention and load‑management strategies.
• Collaborate with physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and medical colleagues to ensure seamless multidisciplinary care.
• Maintain clinical excellence through accurate documentation, informed consent, and patient safety protocols.

Required profile

• Minimum 9 years post‑specialty experience in Sports Medicine.
• Medical degree with recognized specialty training or board certification in Sports Medicine (USA, Canada, UK, Germany, GCC, or equivalent).
• Proven ability to manage complex sports injuries and rehabilitation cases.
• Strong organizational and documentation discipline.

Required skills

• Joint and soft‑tissue injection techniques.
• Interpretation of musculoskeletal imaging.
• Functional movement and biomechanics assessment.
• Injury‑prevention evaluation and load‑management planning.