Staff Physician - Cardiac Surgery

Client of First Medical Center; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 1,004,000 - 1,339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Housing allowance

Annual flights

Relocation support

Continuing professional development

Job summary

First Medical Center in Abu Dhabi seeks a Staff Physician in Cardiac Surgery to perform surgical assessments and manage patients requiring operative treatment. Collaboration with cardiology, anesthesia, ICU, and other specialists will support safe perioperative care and optimal outcomes.

The role requires recognized specialist qualification in Cardiac Surgery, UAE licensing eligibility, and strong clinical judgment.

Qualifications

• Recognized specialist qualification in Cardiac Surgery or an accepted equivalent relevant to the role.
• Eligibility for, or an active licence from, the relevant UAE health authority.
• Demonstrated competence in cardiac surgical assessment and perioperative care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with cardiovascular conditions that may require surgical intervention.
• Review clinical histories, imaging, and surgical assessments.
• Contribute to surgical planning and multidisciplinary treatment discussions.
• Participate in cardiac surgical procedures and perioperative care within training and privileges.
• Monitor patients progress and coordinate postoperative management.
• Maintain accurate medical records and adhere to safety protocols.
• Participate in audits and quality-improvement activities.

Skills

Cardiac Surgery

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical judgment

Perioperative care

Education

Cardiac Surgery Specialist Qualification

Job description

Staff Physician Cardiac Surgery

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Position Type

Full-Time, On-Site

Facility Type

Premium Private Hospital

Department

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Estimated Salary Package

• Monthly Salary: AED 90 000
• Annual Salary: AED 1 080 000 1 440 000

Additional Benefits

• health insurance
• housing allowance
• annual flights
• relocation support
• continuing professional development

Overview

A premium private hospital in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Staff Physician in Cardiac Surgery to contribute to the surgical assessment and management of patients with cardiovascular conditions requiring operative treatment The physician will collaborate with cardiac surgeons cardiologists anesthesiologists intensive-care specialists and other healthcare professionals to support safe perioperative care and effective treatment outcomes

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess patients with cardiovascular conditions that may require surgical intervention
• Review relevant clinical histories imaging diagnostic investigations and surgical assessments
• Contribute to surgical planning and multidisciplinary treatment discussions
• Participate in cardiac surgical procedures and perioperative care within the physician s training and approved clinical privileges
• Monitor patients clinical progress and coordinate postoperative management
• Recognize complications and elevate urgent concerns promptly
• Collaborate with cardiology cardiac anesthesia intensive care and other relevant specialties
• Communicate treatment plans and postoperative care requirements to patients and families as appropriate
• Maintain accurate medical records and adhere to surgical safety and infection-control protocols
• Participate in clinical audits outcome reviews and quality-improvement activities

Why Join This Opportunity

• Competitive estimated tax-free salary package
• Opportunity to contribute to specialized cardiac surgical services
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary cardiovascular teams
• Potential professional development and continuing medical education
• Additional benefits subject to the final employment contract

Requirements

Recognized specialist qualification in Cardiac Surgery or an accepted equivalent relevant to the role. Experience appropriate to the Staff Physician position and applicable UAE licensing requirements. Eligibility for, or an active licence from, the relevant UAE health authority, as required. Demonstrated competence in cardiac surgical assessment and perioperative care. Strong clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills. Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and continuous professional development.