Staff Physician, Cardiac Surgeon

Cleveland Clinic Foundation; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a physician specializing in Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic - Cardiac Surgery. The role involves diagnosing and treating patients, performing surgical procedures, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must possess an MD or equivalent, relevant experience based on country tier, and effective English communication skills. This position emphasizes patient care within a culturally sensitive framework.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in the home country.
• Two years experience for Tier 1 countries, five years for Tier 2 countries.
• Ability to speak and write in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and provide care to patients in cardiac surgery.
• Prescribe/ administer medication and specialized care.
• Analyze records and test results to diagnose conditions.
• Perform surgical procedures as appropriate.

Skills

Medical knowledge and skills

Patient care

Therapy and medication administration

English communication

Education

MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent

Completion of Cardiac Surgery qualification

Job description

Overview

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 Heart, Vascular and Thoracic - Cardiac Surgery specialty at CCAD. 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 Heart, Vascular and Thoracic - Cardiac Surgery 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 making a possible referral to another member of the health care medical staff 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
• Follows ethical and regulatory guidelines
• Takes part in administrative functions that ensure the continued operations of the clinical environment, such as committees, task forces and performance improvement measures
• Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Medical Staff

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• For Physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than two (2) years additional experience post qualification
• For Physicians from Tier 2 countries, not less than five (5) years additional experience post qualification
• Must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable)
• Ability to speak and write in English is required

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent qualification from an accredited Institution
• Completion of Cardiac Surgery qualification as per the Recognized Specialty Certificate table listed in Healthcare Professionals Qualification Requirements 2024