Associate Staff Physician, General Anesthesiologist for Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Cleveland Clinic Foundation; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Foundation is seeking a Physician for the Anesthesiology Institute. The role involves monitoring and treating patients, performing surgeries, and ensuring quality patient care in a culturally sensitive environment. Candidates should have substantial clinical experience and the required medical qualifications.

Qualifications

• Not less than 3 years clinical experience as Specialist.
• Ability to speak and write in English; Arabic preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in specialty practice area.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and provides care to patients in General Anesthesia specialty.
• Prescribes or administers medication, therapy, and specialized medical care.
• Performs surgical procedures and operations as appropriate.

Skills

Customer service skills

Analytical skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

MD, MBBS, MBChB, or DO

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This is a physician position and is responsible for applying medical knowledge and skills to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of illnesses for patients within the Anesthesiology Institute- General Anesthesia specialty at CCAD. Under the supervision and guidance of a Consultant physician, this position treats patients directly and/or may make referrals to different members of the health care professional team at CCAD.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

UNDER THE SUPERVISION, GUIDANCE AND APPROVAL OF A CONSULTANT STAFF:
− Monitors and provides care to patients at CCAD within the General Anesthesia specialty
− Prescribes or administers medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury
− Analyzes records, reports and test results to diagnose patient's medical condition
− Interacts with patient to gather additional history and information about medical condition
− Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patient
− Provides specific treatments and/or performs operations to treat patient medical conditions
− Evaluates patient and records applicable notes about patient's condition for purposes of serving as a record of treatment and / or a possible referral to another member of the health care professional team
− Liaisons with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatment
− Performs surgical procedures and operations as appropriate
− Supplies and provides care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner
− Takes part in administrative functions that ensure the continued operations of the clinical environment, such as committees, task forces and performance improvement measures. Follows ethical and regulatory guidelines
− Provide hospital on-call inpatient coverage as deemed necessary
− Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Physician Staff

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

− For Associate Staff (Specialist) not less than 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in internationally accredited institute. UAE nationals, require not less than one (1) year experience post qualification in the specialty field.
− Demonstrated expertise in specialty practice area
− Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills with patients, staff and other physicians
− Should meet the Maintenance of Certification requirements (where applicable)
− Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff
− Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data at all times
− Ability to speak and write in English is required
− Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

− MD, MBBS, MBChB or DO (only if the specialization is obtained from one of the following: American Board of Medical Specialties or Certificates of Specializations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada) or qualification from an accredited Institution and completion of specialty qualification as per the Recognized Specialty Certificate table listed in Healthcare Professionals Qualification Requirements 2022