General Practitioner (Experience in Homecare)

NMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC in Abu Dhabi seeks a qualified Medical Practitioner to evaluate homecare and dialysis patients, diagnose and treat, and participate in ward rounds. The role includes inpatient assessment, referral review, and coordinating tests with timely documentation.

Licensed with DOH/DHA, with ICU experience and BLS/PALS/ACLS certifications. Rotating coverage on days, nights, weekends and holidays is required in a high-volume facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-internship experience.
• ICU experience is preferred.
• DOH/DHA medical license is required.

Responsibilities

• To perform duties evaluating homecare and dialysis patients.
• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients as assigned.
• Participate and perform ward rounds.
• Assess and reassess inpatients as clinically appropriate.
• Review referrals and oversee test organization and results.
• Document clinical information clearly and promptly.
• Coordinate with other specialties and support services.
• Provide rotating coverage including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway management

Pediatric care

Adult care

Education

DOH/DHA Medical Practitioner License

BLS

PALS

ACLS

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

Clinical:

• To perform his duties in evaluating homecare and dialysis patients
• The post holder examines, diagnoses, and treats patients as assigned.
• Participate and perform ward rounds.
• Assess and reassess inpatients as clinically appropriate.
• Evaluate newly referred patients and assess admission illegibility.
• Review appropriate referrals accepted by the facility.
• Oversees the organization of tests, chases and records results.
• Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely manner.
• Reviews results of all investigation and modifies treatment in a timely manner.
• Supervises and supports newly appointed physicians as determined by the physician in charge.
• Liaises with other outsourced medical specialties and support services for additional input as required.
• Oversees preparation of patients for procedures and outsourced surgeries.
• Provides coverage on a rotational basis including days, nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Communicates information to patients and patients ‘families and friends’ (with consent of the patient or relatives) in a timely manner.
• Maintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care.
• Complies with all facility policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, procedures, prescribing and discharge protocols.
• Adheres to established policies regarding patient confidentiality and informed consent.
• Perform other clinical responsibilities as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• To perform his duties in evaluating homecare and dialysis patients
• The post holder examines, diagnoses, and treats patients as assigned.
• Participate and perform ward rounds.
• Assess and reassess inpatients as clinically appropriate.
• Evaluate newly referred patients and assess admission illegibility.
• Review appropriate referrals accepted by the facility.
• Oversees the organization of tests, chases and records results.
• Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely manner.
• Reviews results of all investigation and modifies treatment in a timely manner.
• Supervises and supports newly appointed physicians as determined by the physician in charge.
• Liaises with other outsourced medical specialties and support services for additional input as required.
• Oversees preparation of patients for procedures and outsourced surgeries.
• Provides coverage on a rotational basis including days, nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Communicates information to patients and patients ‘families and friends’ (with consent of the patient or relatives) in a timely manner.
• Maintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care.
• Complies with all facility policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, procedures, prescribing and discharge protocols.
• Adheres to established policies regarding patient confidentiality and informed consent.
• Perform other clinical responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

8. QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

PREFERRED

Education

Education that meets DOH/DHA PQR which leads for a Medical Practitioner License.

Experience

• NLT 2 years’ experience post internship

• ICU experience

Certification and Licensure

• DOH/DHA current license
• BLS provider
• PALS provider
• ACLS provider

• NA

Job Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Experienced in both pediatric and adult patients.
• Experienced in basic and advanced airway management.
• Basic ventilator management skills.

• Expert in ventilator management.