Consultant Rheumatologist

We're Hiring | Consultant Rheumatologist

📍 Location: Abu Dhabi

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experiencedConsultant Rheumatologistto join a leading healthcare facility inAbu Dhabi, UAE.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise inrheumatology, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory arthritis, and complex musculoskeletal disorders. This is an excellent opportunity for internationally trained consultants seeking career growth, a competitive salary, and a rewarding professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and managerheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and other rheumatic diseases.
• Evaluate and treatautoimmune disorders, inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases, and vasculitis.
• Manage patients withankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, and osteoporosis.
• Develop individualized treatment plans usingDMARDs, biologic therapies, immunosuppressants, and other evidence-based treatments.
• Performjoint aspirations, intra-articular injections, and other rheumatology procedures, within authorized clinical privileges.
• Interpret diagnostic investigations, includingautoimmune profiles, inflammatory markers, musculoskeletal ultrasound, X-rays, and MRI.
• Monitor disease progression, treatment effectiveness, and medication-related complications.
• Provide comprehensive care for patients withchronic inflammatory and multisystem autoimmune conditions.
• Collaborate withorthopedic surgeons, nephrologists, dermatologists, pulmonologists, and other multidisciplinary specialists.
• Educate patients regarding disease management, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and long-term care.
• Ensure compliance withDOH regulations, rheumatology treatment guidelines, infection control, and patient safety standards.

Requirements

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification inInternal Medicine, followed by appropriate specialization or subspecialty training inRheumatology.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant-level qualification.
• American Board, UK CCT, Canadian, Australian, European, or other internationally recognized qualificationsare highly desirable.
• Minimum5–10 years of relevant post-specialization experiencepreferred.
• Strong expertise inautoimmune disorders, inflammatory arthritis, biologic therapies, and complex rheumatological conditions.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Eligible forDOH Consultant Rheumatology classification/licensein Abu Dhabi, subject to applicable UAE PQR requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and attractive employment benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi.
• Modern diagnostic facilities and advanced rheumatology treatment technologies.
• Medical insurance and annual leave, subject to applicable employment terms.
• Excellent career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.