Consultant - Internal Medicine

Job description / Role

Category:
Medical Doctor

Speciality
Internal Medicine

Location:
Riyadh

Hospital
We are hiring for the No. 1 ranked hospital in The Middle East.
Our client Hospital is a 985 bedded Magnet Accredited Tertiary referral Hospital.
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Description:
Position Title: Consultant
Speciality: Internal Medicine
Department: Medicine

Summary:
Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical disease and conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in field of Internal Medicine, in accordance with current medical sta bylaws, rules and regulations and the hospital's policies and procedures.

Essential Res onsibilities & Duties:

Clinical Responsibilities
• Provides required patient care and management in the filed of Internal Medicine in accordance with standards of medical care laid down by KFSH&RC.
• Provides diagnosis, management and non-surgical treatment of unusual severe, chronic illnesses and situations where several different illnesses may strike at the same time.
• Helps patients understand preventive·medicines, men's and women's health, as well as effective treatment of common problems of the geriatric medicine thromboembolic disorders.
• Assumes responsibility for patient under his cae. Liaises with various support serve department and medical specializations to provide appropriate and timely medication, in accordance with the standards laid down by KFSH&RC.
• Complies with all hospital standards and policies pertaining to acceptance, eligibility, admission processes, consultation, daily patient care, outpatient practices, and patient discharge.
• Admits patients, initiates investigations and ensures findings are recorded. Assesses patients disease or conditions to determine appropriate therapeutic modalities/ procedures.
• Conducts ward rounds as per policy and reassesses inpatients under care. Documents findings in medical records.
• Ensures appropriate patient preparation for procedures surgery and performs procedures as indicated in the signed clinical privilege form.
• Follows up on investigation results for inpatients and outpatients and modifies treatment accordingly.
• Attends specialty clinics, outpatient clinics, day medical units, special procedures, treatment areas and shares on- call schedule as per requirements.
• Performs any other clinical responsibilities, as assigned.

Academic Responsibiliies
• Directs and advices junior staff on patient management, especially in the field of Internal Medicine.
• Guides and actively participates in the training and teaching of Residents, Fellows, Assistant Consultants and junior staff.
• Keeps abreast with all the latest techniques and developments especially in fild of Internal Medicine, and implementing them on a selective basis to improve technical standards.
• Actively participates in the educational activities and training programs of the department.
• Participates in national and intentional medical conferences.

Research Responsibilities
• Participates in clinical, basic and translational research projects and publishes papers in accordance with Research Advisor Council Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of post graduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of KFSH&RC.

Administraie Responslbillles
• Undertakes the administrative duties assigned by Head of Section or Chairman of the department.
• Participates in all mandatory department activities and serves on department and hospital committees, as required.
• Assists the department in the development and implementation of techniques and practices that help maximize the utilization of all resources within the department and across the hospital.
• Abides by the current hospital and medical staff bylaws, all relevant rules, regulations and policies and keeps updated of any changes that might occur.
• Performs any other relate duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Benefits
• Generous tax-free income.
• Lucrative benefits package to include free fully furnished accommodation, free healthcare, free flights and 54 days paid leave per year.
• Other benefits +++

Requirements
• Qualifications:
• Refer to the approved Credentialing guidelines
• Experience Required: 7 years of training in specialty or sub-specialty plus post-training experience required.

About the Company

Professional Connections International Healthcare Recruitment Agency

Professional Connections, often referred to as Profco, is an international healthcare recruitment specialist. Profco is working to help placing credentialed nurses, doctors and allied health professionals in exciting opportunities with leading hospitals around the world. International assignments are a great way for nurses and other healthcare professionals to broaden their experience and to see how healthcare is delivered in other countries, while at the same time enhancing their career prospects as they gain experience in different parts of the world.