General Practitioner

About the Role

National Medical Care Company (Care) is seeking a General Practitioner to join their team in Riyadh. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care while upholding high professional standards and adhering to established medical guidelines. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within the scope of professional competence and clinical privileges.
• Perform history taking, physical examinations, interpret diagnostic tests, and formulate management plans upon admission.
• Conduct daily ward rounds for inpatients and liaise with consultants regarding patient care.
• Participate in on-call rotations and morning reports with the consultant on-call and moderator.
• Admit patients from referral facilities (ER, OPD) after discussion with the supervising consultant.
• Evaluate new admissions, coordinate investigation plans with consultants/senior registrars, and execute approved plans.
• Seek advice from senior staff when a patient's condition requires further expertise.
• Document all plans in patient charts and maintain updated follow-up notes.
• Present previous day's admissions during morning reports when on duty.
• Execute diagnostic procedures (*, bone marrow aspirations, lumbar puncture) after consulting senior staff.
• Participate in outpatient services (OPD, ER) under senior staff supervision.
• Rotate through specialized inpatient units (ICU, CCU, Hemodialysis) as needed, under senior staff supervision.
• Prepare problem lists, discharge summaries, death reports, and special patient reports.
• Participate in CME activities, including medical meetings, Grand Rounds, tutorials, and morbidity/mortality meetings.
• Carry out administrative, organizational, and other duties assigned by the Head of the Department.
• Educate patients and families according to their needs, involving them in the plan of care and respecting their goals and choices.
• Provide health promotion and teaching appropriate to the patient’s developmental level, learning needs, and cultural background.
• Allot necessary time to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient education, ensuring proper documentation.

Professional Standards and Compliance

The General Practitioner is expected to maintain a high level of professional performance in accordance with evidence-based medicine, professional medical ethics, CBAHI/JCIA standards, hospital medical by-laws, and the laws of the Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Adherence to departmental quality plans and all applicable regulations is mandatory.

Reporting Structure

This role reports to the Senior Registrar, Consultant Internist or Consultant of the Subspecialty (Division), and the Head of Department. The General Practitioner will liaise with all physicians, staff of supporting professional services, patients, and their families. This position does not involve supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in a relevant medical field.
• Strong understanding of patient care protocols and medical ethics.
• Ability to perform diagnostic procedures and interpret test results.
• Commitment to continuous medical education and professional development.
• Knowledge of patient and family education processes and policies.

Work Environment

The General Practitioner will work as an employee within NMC Hospitals and Clinics in Riyadh, ensuring superior quality medical treatment, compassion, and understanding for every patient. The role requires active participation in departmental activities and adherence to the policies and procedures of the Department of Internal Medicine and the By-Laws and Rules and Regulations of Riyadh Care Hospital.