Associate Staff Physician, Neurology Hospitalist for Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a physician for the Neurological Institute. The role involves direct patient care, prescribing treatments, and collaborating with a medical team. Candidates must possess an MD or equivalent qualification and meet specific clinical experience requirements. Proficiency in English is mandatory, and Arabic is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative clinical environment.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
• Completion of specialty qualification as per recognized standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in the specialty practice area.
• Minimum clinical experience as required based on country tier.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the Neurological Institute.
• Prescribe medication and administer therapies.
• Analyze medical records to diagnose conditions.
• Liaison with medical teams for quality patient treatment.
• Participate in administrative functions to ensure operation.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to establish working relationships

Ability to speak and write in English

Ability to speak and write in Arabic

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 Neurological Institute - Neurology Hospitalist 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

• Monitors and provides care to patients at CCAD within the Neurological Institute - Neurology Hospitalist
• 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
• 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
• Provide hospital on-call in patient coverage as deemed necessary
• Follows ethical and regulatory guidelines
• Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Physician Staff

Experience Requirements

• For Associate Staff (Specialist) from Tier 1 and Tier 2 countries, no additional experience required post board certification.
• For Associate Staff (Specialist) from Tier 3, 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
• Should meet the Maintenance of Certification requirements (where applicable)
• Demonstrated expertise in specialty practice area
• Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills with patients, staff and other physicians
• 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 equivalent qualification from an accredited Institution and completion of specialty qualification as per the Recognized Specialty Certificate table listed in Healthcare Professionals Qualification Requirements 2024.