Director Performance and Rehabilitation (Healthcare) QHC

About the Role

Qiddiya | القدية is seeking a Director Performance and Rehabilitation (Healthcare) QHC to lead the development and delivery of integrated rehabilitation, human performance, and return-to-performance services. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and requires over 10 years of experience in a relevant field. The role focuses on establishing world-class, evidence-based rehabilitation and performance programs for professional athletes, elite and emerging talent, and the wider active population within the QHC Sports Medicine & Performance Center.

Role Context and Integration

The Director will work closely with the Medical Director and multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure seamless pathways from injury assessment and treatment through rehabilitation, return-to-play, and optimal performance. This position reflects the multidisciplinary model established for QHC's Sports Medicine & Performance Center, emphasizing an integrated approach to clinical care, rehabilitation, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and daily delivery of rehabilitation and human performance services.
• Establish evidence-based standards, protocols, and clinical pathways across physiotherapy, rehabilitation, strength & conditioning, and performance services.
• Oversee rehabilitation programs for musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries.
• Develop structured return-to-play and return-to-performance pathways in collaboration with sports medicine physicians and relevant specialists.
• Ensure rehabilitation plans are individualized, measurable, and based on objective clinical and performance criteria.
• Support long-term athlete health, injury prevention, and recurrence reduction.
• Partner with the Medical Director, Center Director, sports medicine physicians, physiotherapists, performance scientists, nutritionists, and mental performance specialists.
• Ensure smooth transitions between medical treatment, rehabilitation, and performance.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary case reviews and return-to-play decisions.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary rehabilitation and performance professionals.
• Establish clear KPIs, quality standards, and professional development plans.
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, and succession planning for the function.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on clinical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Quality, Research, and Innovation

• Monitor clinical outcomes, rehabilitation results, and performance KPIs.
• Promote evidence-based practice and adoption of international best practices.
• Support research, education, and innovation within sports medicine, rehabilitation, and human performance.
• Evaluate emerging rehabilitation technologies, diagnostics, and performance-monitoring solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess over 10 years of relevant experience in performance and rehabilitation within a healthcare context, ideally with a focus on sports medicine. A strong background in leading multidisciplinary teams and implementing evidence-based programs is essential for this role.