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 clinics 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 clinics 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 patients 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:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited institution
• Valid Physiotherapy license (DHA / HAAD / MOH or eligibility to obtain)
• 23 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

Required Experience:

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