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.