# DHA Physiotherapist & Fitness Personal Trainer -Silicon Oasis/Jumeirah 1 **Company:** [metabolic](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/6Ca2CcAZgtZpBK7dTPDk9p.md) **Location:** Dubai, United Arab Emirates **Workplace:** on site **Employment type:** Full-time [Apply for this job](http://jobs.workable.com/view/47e6df45-8b4c-45e8-8bc6-d790f1f20f8e) ## Description **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