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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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