Consultant Physician

About the Role

Fakeeh Care Group is seeking a Consultant Physician to join their team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves the assessment and management of patients using an evidence-based approach, adhering to established standards of care, and complying with Fakeeh Care's bylaws, policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties in accordance with assigned clinical privileges.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments (clinical, socioeconomic, psychological, and functional) and document findings in medical records.
• Develop and document evidence-based plans of care for patients, ensuring timely implementation.
• Serve as the Most Responsible Physician (MRP) for inpatients admitted under their name.
• Develop discharge plans on the day of admission for inpatients and involve discharge-planning services as needed.
• Assess inpatients daily, documenting assessments and plans of care in daily progress notes using the SOAP format.
• Respond to medical consultations promptly and document interventions in a timely manner.
• Adhere strictly to Fakeeh Care's documentation standards for medical records.
• Ensure timely completion and authentication of discharge summaries, including discharge instructions and education on take-home medications.
• Attend facility duties and respond to calls as per the departmental/section call schedule.
• Participate in departmental and general staff meetings, contributing to discussions on efficiency, productivity, and patient satisfaction.
• Prepare medical reports for patients in a timely manner and according to Fakeeh Care format.
• Contribute to teaching rounds and activities as requested by the chairperson of the medical department.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatments, and preventative measures.

Continuous Improvement and Compliance

• Perform all duties in alignment with Fakeeh's Person-Centered care values.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the scope of the role.
• Adhere to safety protocols and proactively address job-related safety concerns.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive information.
• Comply with cybersecurity policies and standards, participating in awareness training.
• Uphold Fakeeh Care’s code of conduct, policies, and ethical standards.
• Complete mandatory education requirements at least one month prior to expiration.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience is required for this position.

Work Type

This is a full-time position within the Fakeeh Care Group.

Application Information

Salary details for this role will be discussed during the interview process.