General Practitioner

About the Role

Baraya Extended Care is seeking a General Practitioner to join their team in Abha, 'Asir, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time, supervised, transitional training position designed for medical graduates to develop clinical skills across primary care and common inpatient presentations. The role involves providing baseline patient care under the guidance of supervising physicians and participating in learning activities, documentation, and quality improvement initiatives.

Job Scope

The General Practitioner will work across outpatient clinics and inpatient services under designated supervision. This position emphasizes continuity of care, appropriate escalation, and safe patient handling. Practitioners will participate in rounds, morning huddles, and specialty clinics as part of structured rotation schedules, gaining exposure to internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, and minor procedures within their scope. The role is designed to foster professional development, clinical reasoning, and adherence to evidence-based practice while ensuring patient safety and compliance with regulatory policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide supervised patient care across outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Support supervising physicians in the assessment, planning, and execution of care.
• Document patient encounters accurately and maintain complete medical records.
• Participate in rounds, clinics, and departmental educational activities.
• Identify learning needs, seek feedback, and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Ensure patient safety, infection control, and adherence to policies and guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Take comprehensive patient histories and perform focused physical examinations.
• Order and interpret basic laboratory tests and imaging as appropriate.
• Initiate, adjust, or discontinue treatment plans under supervision.
• Provide patient education on diagnoses, medications, and follow-up plans.
• Assist with preventive care, vaccination counseling, and health promotion.
• Participate in discharge planning and coordinated transitions of care.
• Respond to clinical questions and seek timely supervision for complex decisions.
• Contribute to case discussions, clinical audits, and learning projects.
• Comply with regulatory, ethical, and institutional policies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Medical graduate.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Abha, 'Asir, Saudi Arabia, involving work across outpatient clinics and inpatient services.