Staff Physician, Oculoplastic Surgeon Ophthalmology

Cleveland Clinic; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi invites a physician to join the Integrated Surgical Institute - Ophthalmology. This role applies medical knowledge to diagnose, prevent, and treat illnesses for patients, with direct patient care and possible referrals within the CCAD medical team.

Duties include monitoring and providing care in Ophthalmology, prescribing medications, performing procedures and surgeries when appropriate, reviewing test results, communicating with patients, and supporting residents

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 Integrated Surgical Institute - Ophthalmology 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 Integrated Surgical Institute - Ophthalmology 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
• Provides supervision and training to residents and students

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

For Physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than two (2) years after obtaining main specialty qualification. One (1) year of experience after obtaining sub-specialty qualification. For Physicians from Tier 2 countries, not less than five (5) years after obtaining main specialty qualification. Four (4) year of experience after obtaining sub-specialty qualification Fellowship or subspecialty training focused on Oculoplastics/Orbit Must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable)

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent basic medical degree Completion of a recognized specialization in Ophthalmology from countries are listed in the DOH PQR https://www.doh.gov.ae/en/pqr