Job Description

Job Category: Physicians
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To perform the professional duties of a General Practitioner in accordance with the delineation of privileges as recommended by the credential committee.
• To conduct assessment & re -assessment for all patients in the ER /ICU, on admission, and during patient stay in ICU.
• Determines which cases constitute an emergency, extends rapid treatment to the patient as needed, makes quick decisions, and chooses the correct consultant for necessary additional guidance.
• Upon request examines in-patients on wards/ICU, rendering immediate judgment and treatment if necessary.
• Advises nursing personnel regarding medical problems; responds to radio-telephone calls
• Completes all medical records and case histories promptly, indicating thereon the diagnosis and treatment given. Is responsible for the medical accuracy, completeness and confidential nature of patients' medical records.
• Provides health counseling of patients as needed.

• Attends professional and hospital meetings as directed by the HOD. Occasionally prepares cases for presentation at ward rounds and staff meetings.

• To perform duties in outpatient clinics (if and when required).

• Provides on-call emergency coverage.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of Emergency.

• Evidences dependability in carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position.

• Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.

• Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for them.

• To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.

Responsibilities:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To perform the professional duties of a General Practitioner in accordance with the delineation of privileges as recommended by the credential committee.
• To conduct assessment & re -assessment for all patients in the ER /ICU, on admission, and during patient stay in ICU.
• Determines which cases constitute an emergency, extends rapid treatment to the patient as needed, makes quick decisions, and chooses the correct consultant for necessary additional guidance.
• Upon request examines in-patients on wards/ICU, rendering immediate judgment and treatment if necessary.
• Advises nursing personnel regarding medical problems; responds to radio-telephone calls
• Completes all medical records and case histories promptly, indicating thereon the diagnosis and treatment given. Is responsible for the medical accuracy, completeness and confidential nature of patients' medical records.
• Provides health counseling of patients as needed.

• Attends professional and hospital meetings as directed by the HOD. Occasionally prepares cases for presentation at ward rounds and staff meetings.

• To perform duties in outpatient clinics (if and when required).

• Provides on-call emergency coverage.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of Emergency.

• Evidences dependability in carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position.

• Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.

• Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for them.

• To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.

Qualifications: * QUALIFICATION, LICENSURE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SPECIAL SKILLS

• Graduation from an approved Medical School.

• 2 years residency training in a recognized residency training program.
• 1 year of Internship.

• 3 years of experience as a General Practitioner.

• Must have a thorough knowledge of medical ethics, with particular reference to the obligation to maintain the confidentiality of his work; personality which inspires confidence and trust in his patients; and adhere to Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Organization.

• Current licensure in country of origin and with DHA license to practice in Dubai, UAE.

• Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable but not essential.

• ACLS or ATLS certified.

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, superiors, patients & families.

Skills Required