Consultant Physician

Job Purpose: Performs assessment and management of patients with an evidence-based approach, according to standards of care, and in compliance with Fakeeh Care bylaws, policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities and Duties: • Performs clinical duties as per his / her assigned clinical privileges. • Assesses his / her patients thoroughly (eg. clinical, socioeconomic, psychological and functional assessments) and documents patients' assessment in patients' medical records. • Develops a plan of care for patients using an evidence-based approach and following standards of care, and documents the plan of care in patients’ medical record. • Ensures that patients’ plan of care that is put by him/her is being implemented in a timely manner. • Becomes the most responsible physician (MRP) for inpatients admitted under his / her name. • For inpatients admitted under his / her name, develops discharge plan on day of admission and involves discharge-planning service as early as possible if warranted. • Assesses inpatients that are admitted under his / her name at least once daily and ensures documentation of daily assessment and plan of care in daily progress notes using SOAP format. • Responds to medical consultations in timely manner. • Documents medical interventions that he / she performs on patients in a timely manner. • Strictly follows Fakeeh care standards for documentation in medical records • Responsible for timely completion and authentication of discharge summaries for patients admitted under his / her name. Also responsible for ensuring that indicated discharge instructions and education on take home medications is done prior to patients discharge. • Attends to Fakeeh Health Care facility duties and responds to calls from the facility as per the departmental / section call schedule. • Attends departmental and general staff meetings and contributes ideas for improving efficiency, productivity and patient satisfaction. • Responsible for writing medical reports of his / her patients in a timely manner an das per Fakeeh care format • Contributes to teaching rounds and teaching activities as requested by chairperson of medical department. • Educates patients and their families about health conditions, treatments and preventative measures. • Other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job. All Fakeeh Care employees are responsible for continuous improvement, including: • Performing all duties and tasks in a manner that supports Fakeeh’s Person-Centered care values. • Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, within the scope of the role. • Adherence to safety protocols and proactively seeking to address any job-related safety concerns. • Maintaining strict confidentiality of all sensitive information accessed or encountered during work. • Complying with cybersecurity policies and standards to protect Fakeeh’s systems and participating in awareness training and initiatives to prevent cyber threats. • Adhering to and upholding Fakeeh Care’s code of conduct, policies and ethical standards. • Completion of mandatory education as per the requirement, at least one month prior to expiration. Skills and Abilities: • Must be able to clearly communicate with patients and their families, physicians and non-medical staff. • Microsoft computer skills. • Should have good organization skills and be able to work in high stress situations. Experience: Completion of experience according to the regional health regulatory authority (as mentioned in education) within the field of specialty, in recognized medical centers. Education: Completion of structured training in the field of specialty or subspecialty in a recognized medical center, and obtaining the highest clinical degree in that field of specialty that can be granted by that medical center. Language: Excellent command of oral and written English and Arabic. Licenses / Certifications: License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. (SCFHS / DHA), BLS and advanced license if applicable.