Emergency Specialist

Job Purpose: Performs assessment and management of patients that present to Fakeeh Care Emergency Department in 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 as per Fakeeh Care policies and documents patients' assessment in patients' EMR. • Develops plan of care using evidence-based approach and following standards of care, and documents the plan of care in EMR according to Fakeeh Care policies. • 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 ER patient registered under his/ her name until the patient receives an admission order under a new or different attending physician. • Places medical consultation referrals as indicated to other disciplines. • Documents in a timely manner and as per Fakeeh Care policies medical interventions that he/she performs on patients. • Conducts education to patients and their families and engages them in the plan of care. Documents given education in patients’ EMR. • Attends to Fakeeh Health Care facility duties and responds to calls from the facility as per 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, and as per Fakeeh Care policies. • Contributes to teaching activities as requested by chairperson of medical department. • When acting as ER team leader: During his/her shift must ensure the following: Liaises with ED Chairperson regarding any urgent matters. Make sure that all staff (during his / her duties) are following the protocols and procedures. Follow escalation Process during any clinical / administrative conflicts. • Encourage teamwork environment between the staff, and other patients care providers. • Make sure the smoothness of day-to-day operation in the department. • Accepts / Answers all incoming transfer calls and arranges for appropriate placement in coordination with duty managers. • Maintains consistent patient flow and assists with the timely disposition of pending admissions. • Accelerate all Radiology and Lab. Turnaround times in main ED and Fast Track. • Performs 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 able to work in highly 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 centers. Language: Excellent command of oral and written English and prefer Arabic. Licenses / Certifications: License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. (SCFHS / DHA), BLS and advanced license if applicable.