DHA Physiotherapist & Fitness Personal Trainer -Silicon Oasis/Jumeirah 1

About metabolic.health:

metabolic.health is a pioneering healthcare facility dedicated to redefining diabetes management through cutting-edge technology, AI-driven care, and a patient-centric approach.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a licensed Physiotherapist with experience in Fitness Personal trainer/coach and 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.

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

● Experience in working as a personal trainer in a Gym or as a freelance is mandatory

● 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