Specialist Gastroenterologist - Abu Dhabi - I-Expatriate

Designation: Specialist Gastroenterologist

Report to (Direct): Medical Director

Report to (Indirect): COO

Department: Physician

 

Position Summary

Patients value Physicians who spent time with them and express genuine concern about their ailments and quality of life. That’s what we are looking for: a Physician who can contribute companionate, patient-centered care in our internal medicine practice. If you enjoy getting to know your patients on a personal level, we are interested in meeting with you. We run a laid-back but highly efficient office and we help one another with our work-loads when necessary. Each of our Physicians commits themselves to practicing mindful medicine and treating patients like people rather than numbers.

Duties & Responsibilities

· Develop a roster of patients by providing compassionate, holistic care.

· Meet with patients to assess their symptoms; inquire into the nature of their illness or injury

· Accurately identify and diagnose medical conditions

· Thoroughly examine patients and attend to their chief complaint

· Answer and advise on any other questions or concerns the patient might have

· Assign appropriate treatment plan according to each patient’s needs

· Educate and inform patient of necessary treatment plan and any follow-up appointments

· Perform clinical tests to better inform diagnosis

· Perform in-office treatment if possible

· Look for anything unusual or abnormal

· Prescribe appropriate medicines or therapy

· Calculate correct medication dosage for each patient and educate on proper use

· Order diagnostic tests and lab work as needed (blood/urine test, tissue samples, imagery, etc.)

· Analyze and share results of diagnostic testing with patient

· Continually chart and maintain patient information on paper and in computer system

· Conduct follow-ups with patients to monitor and track their condition and progress

· Refer patient to a medical specialist when needed

· Maintain confidentiality and always work with respect and integrity

· Encourage preventative health measures including proper diet, rest and exercise

· Direct, train, and supervise medical staff including nurses, physician assistants, and med techs on proper procedures and protocol

· Attend conferences and continue research in his or her field to stay abreast of medical innovations and breakthroughs.

· Explain all medical procedures thoroughly

· Explain test results and provide patients with plan of care details

· Consult with other physicians about each patient’s specific needs.

Quality Assurance

· Participate in departmental quality improvement and patient safety programs.

· Attend planned in house quality improvements

· Understand, comply and participate in healthcare Quality, Risk management, Safety, Infection prevention program.

· Report any Occurrence Variance in during duty timings.

· Understand and fully comply with Regulatory and accreditation bodies requirements.

· Any other duties assigned by the In-charge/HOD as per exigencies of work.

OHSMS

· Participate in patient safety programs.

· Attend planned safety trainings. (Fire & Safety, Mock Drills etc)

Job Details

Preferred Candidate

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