DHA Physiotherapist - Exercise Coach

Location: Grove Mall @ Al Barsha, Dubai, UAE

We are seeking a licensed Physiotherapist with a strong interest in movement, exercise therapy, flexibility, and functional performance, rather than acute or post-surgical rehabilitation.

This role sits at the intersection of clinical assessment, insurance-based physiotherapy services, exercise delivery, and patient engagement. The Physiotherapist will conduct structured assessment sessions for different patient cohorts, deliver approved insurance sessions, lead exercise-based sessions in our gym facility, and actively contribute to service growth through appropriate upselling and cross-referrals.

The role requires both clinical competence and commercial awareness, with an understanding of insurance coding, approvals, and clinic workflows.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Assessments & Program Design:

• Conduct physiotherapy assessment sessions for various patient cohorts (e.g. diabetes, metabolic health, weight management) to identify musculoskeletal dysfunction, postural issues, flexibility and mobility limitations.
• Assess movement patterns, joint mobility, muscular balance, flexibility, and functional capacity.
• Develop individualized movement and exercise plans focused on:
• Strength, mobility, flexibility, and functional performance
• Injury prevention and movement optimization
• Lifestyle-integrated physical activity
• Clearly document findings and recommendations in the clinic’s EMR.

1. Insurance-Based Physiotherapy Services:

• Support the team in:
• Understanding applicable insurance physiotherapy codes
• Preparing documentation required for insurance approvals
• Aligning clinical assessments with payer requirements
• Deliver physiotherapy sessions approved under insurance, ensuring:
• Compliance with coding and documentation standards
• Clear clinical justification for ongoing sessions
• Work closely with coordinators and operations teams to ensure smooth patient journeys and minimal claim rejections.

1. Exercise & Gym-Based Sessions:

• Conduct structured exercise sessions using the clinic’s gym facilities.
• Deliver both:
• Clinically-oriented exercise sessions linked to physiotherapy care plans
• Performance, mobility, and flexibility-focused exercise sessions
• Ensure sessions are safe, goal-oriented, and aligned with each patient’s clinical and lifestyle needs.
• Adapt exercise intensity and programming based on patient progress and engagement.

1. Upselling & Cross-Referral Responsibilities:

• Actively identify opportunities to:
• Upsell additional physiotherapy or exercise sessions
• Transition patients from insurance-covered care to cash-based exercise or performance packages where appropriate
• Educate patients on the value of continued movement-based care beyond their approved sessions.
• Cross-refer patients to other relevant clinic services and products, including:
• Exercise coaching
• Lifestyle or metabolic programs
• Diagnostic or allied health services
• Approved clinic products and wellness offerings
• Maintain a professional, ethical, and patient-centered approach to upselling.

1. Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

• Work closely with physicians, exercise coaches, lifestyle coaches, dietitians, and operations teams.
• Contribute to integrated care pathways where physiotherapy, exercise, and medical oversight intersect.
• Participate in case discussions and contribute to optimizing patient outcomes and retention.

Understands, follows and supports all hospital infection control programs to ensure patient and staff safety.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Mandatory:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited institution
• Valid Physiotherapy license (DHA / HAAD / MOH or eligibility to obtain)
• 2–3 years of clinical experience as a practicing Physiotherapist
• Strong knowledge of:
• Exercise therapy
• Movement assessment
• Mobility and flexibility training
• Comfort working in a gym or exercise-based environment
• Excellent communication skills (English), Arabic a plus

Preferred:

• Experience working with insurance-based physiotherapy services
• Familiarity with physiotherapy coding and payer approval processes
• Exposure to wellness, lifestyle medicine, or performance-focused settings
• Interest in preventive care, long-term engagement, and patient retention

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• Strong documentation and organizational abilities
• Commercial awareness and confidence discussing care plans and follow-on services
• Ability to motivate patients and drive adherence to exercise programs
• Team-oriented mindset with accountability for outcomes

What We Offer:

• A dynamic, multidisciplinary clinical environment
• Access to modern gym and assessment facilities
• Opportunity to expand beyond traditional physiotherapy into exercise and wellness care
• Exposure to insurance workflows and revenue-generating care models
• Career growth within an integrated, data-driven healthcare organization