Consultant Physician

About Fakeeh Care Group

Fakeeh Care Group is a prominent healthcare provider in Saudi Arabia, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. The group is committed to maintaining high standards of medical practice and continuous improvement across all its facilities.

Role Summary

The Consultant Physician is responsible for the comprehensive assessment and management of patients, adhering to evidence-based practices and established standards of care. This full-time position requires compliance with Fakeeh Care's bylaws, policies, and procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties in accordance with assigned clinical privileges.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including clinical, socioeconomic, psychological, and functional evaluations, and document findings in medical records.
• Develop and implement evidence-based care plans, ensuring timely execution and proper documentation.
• Serve as the Most Responsible Physician (MRP) for inpatients admitted under their name.
• Develop discharge plans for inpatients on the day of admission, involving discharge-planning services as needed.
• Assess inpatients daily, documenting assessments and care plans using the SOAP format.
• Respond promptly to medical consultations and document interventions in a timely manner.
• Ensure timely completion and authentication of discharge summaries, including patient education on take-home medications.
• Participate in facility duties and respond to calls as per the departmental schedule.
• Attend departmental and general staff meetings, contributing to discussions on efficiency 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 medical department chairperson.
• 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 medical degree and relevant board certification in a specialty.
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience as a Consultant Physician.
• Demonstrated ability to apply an evidence-based approach to patient care.
• Strong commitment to ethical medical practice and patient-centered care.

Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Saudi Arabia.