Physiotherapist — Sports Medicine Unit — Riyadh, Tax-Free
£78,000 - £118,000
Key Skills
Job Description
Requirements
Benefits
Core Responsibilities
The Physiotherapist will support elite athletes and high-net-worth patients through injury recovery and performance optimization. This involves managing a curated caseload with full autonomy over treatment planning in collaboration with orthopaedic surgeons and sports physicians.
Requirements
Candidates must have a BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy from a Western institution and at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in sports or orthopaedic rehab. Applicants must be nationals of and trained in a specified Tier-1 or Tier-2 jurisdiction and be fluent in English.
Benefits
- Tax-free salary
- Fully furnished accommodation
- Private medical insurance
- Annual home flight allowance
- Visa sponsorship
- Relocation support
- MOH licensure and Dataflow processing
- Continuing professional development budget
About Medical Staff Talent
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Company size: 2-10 employees
Medical Staff Talent builds permanent, high-performing clinical teams for the Gulf private health sector. We recruit Western-trained Doctors, Physiotherapists and Nurses for Hospitals, Clinics, Royal Households and UHNW families in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Doha. Our work is not transactional recruitment; it is clinical architecture—designing stable teams, predictable pathways and leadership that makes talent stay. We specialise in permanent placements only. Every search starts with structure: role clarity, clinical standards, onboarding and culture. We assess clinical excellence and cultural alignment in equal measure, because culture fit is not optional—it is critical. We help clients engineer the first 60–90 days so new hires integrate quickly, protect continuity of care, and elevate UHNWI patient experience. Our network prioritises Western-trained clinicians (EU/UK/US/CAN/AUS/NZ) with the judgement, poise and discretion required in premium environments. We support licensing, relocation and family logistics, and operate with strict confidentiality for principals and private offices. We don’t rotate staff; we build teams that last. Impact: 82% of placements remain beyond 18 months—well above the regional average. A client reduced turnover by 40% after adopting a culture-led hiring model we designed. When leadership is visible and onboarding is real, retention follows, and stability becomes a brand. For clients: align clinical strategy with the talent market, then attract the right people with culture, not slogans. For talent: expect a small number of permanent roles with elite clients—no mass lists, no noise—so you can choose environments where your standards are matched. Operating across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar. If you lead a hospital, clinic or private office and you’re building for the long term, let’s discuss team archite 📍 Headquartered in Europe. Active across the Gulf. 🔗 Discover our recent placements and client stories in the posts below.