Primary Care Physician - Compassionate Generalist

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC is seeking a compassionate physician to provide primary care for patients with injuries and common illnesses in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will diagnose, treat, prescribe medications, and advise on lifestyle changes, collaborating with specialists as needed.

The ideal candidate has a medical degree, completed residency/internship, and holds a state license. Exceptional communication and patient-centered care are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Medical degree and the successful completion of a residency and internship.
• A state license and certification to practice medicine.
• Knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of illnesses.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Dexterity and detail oriented abilities.
• Patience and compassion.
• The ability and willingness to stay up to date on advancements, innovations, and developments in the field.

Responsibilities

• Examining patients, taking medical histories, addressing patients concerns, and answering patients questions.
• Diagnosing and treating injuries, illnesses, and disorders.
• Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests and explaining the results to patients.
• Counseling patients on diet, hygiene, preventative healthcare, and other lifestyle changes.
• Updating patients charts and information to reflect current findings and treatments.
• Recommending and designing treatment plans.
• Prescribing medications or therapies.
• Explaining medical procedures to patients.
• Consulting with other physicians, referring patients to specialists when necessary, and working with other healthcare staff, such as nurses, assistants, and other physicians.
• Complying with medical laws (for example, HIPAA).

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Medical degree

Residency completed

Job description

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC is seeking a compassionate physician to provide primary care for patients with injuries and common illnesses in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will diagnose, treat, prescribe medications, and advise on lifestyle changes, collaborating with specialists as needed.

The ideal candidate has a medical degree, completed residency/internship, and holds a state license. Exceptional communication and patient-centered care are essential for success in this role.