Consultant, Internal Medicine

Clinical Responsibilities

1. Provides high quality patient care in all aspects of Internal Medicine according to his/her approved clinical privileges.

2. Provides consultation (inpatient, outpatient emergency room, other patient areas) upon request and responds in a timely manner within the prescribed timeframe as outlined in the organization policy.

3. Responsible for the timely completion, competencies, accuracy and eligibility of the medical report.

4. Provides on-call service and ensures availability and response time with the prescribed time within the prescribed timeframe in accordance with hospital policy.

5. Conducts daily morning rounds to identify patients ready for discharge. Ensures that discharge orders are within 24 hours prior to discharge.

6. Performs any other clinical responsibilities related to Internal Medicine as assigned.

Academic Responsibilities

7. Provides orientation, bedside and supervision to interns, residents and fellows as assigned.

8. Participates in Department’s educational activities and training programs. Partakes in national and international medical conferences.

9. Maintains and enhances professional knowledge and continuing education requirements.
Detailed Description
Graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of required period of training in speciality and/or subspecialty, with Arab or American Board certificate, membership and/or fellowship status in the United States and/or Canada or their equivalent.
Job Requirements
Seven (7) years of training in specialty or subspecialty plus postgraduate training experience must be equal or to exceed seven (7) years’ experience in the subspecialty.