Consultant Sports Medicine Physician – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About the role

The role offers a senior consultant position in sports medicine, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will provide expert clinical care for athletes and individuals with sports‑related musculoskeletal conditions.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver consultant‑level assessment, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic sports injuries.
• Develop individualized treatment, rehabilitation and return‑to‑sport plans for recreational and professional athletes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, radiologists and other specialists.
• Provide injury‑prevention advice, fitness assessments and exercise‑prescription guidance.
• Participate in athlete screening programmes, case discussions and clinical governance activities.
• Maintain high standards of documentation, patient safety and clinical quality.
• Contribute to education, teaching and professional development as required.

Required profile

• Western recognised specialist qualification (e.g., UK CCT/CCST, American Board, Canadian Royal College, Irish CSCST, Australian/New Zealand specialist).
• Medical degree from an accredited institution and completion of specialist training in Sports Medicine.
• Current consultant‑level clinical experience with strong expertise in sports injury and musculoskeletal medicine.
• Eligibility for SCFHS consultant registration (existing licence advantageous).
• Excellent clinical judgement and communication skills.

Required skills

• Advanced assessment and diagnosis of sports‑related musculoskeletal conditions.
• Design and implementation of rehabilitation and return‑to‑play programmes.
• Multidisciplinary team coordination and case management.
• Evidence‑based injury‑prevention and exercise‑prescription.