Staff Physician, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Cleveland Clinic Foundation; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 367,000 - 919,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a qualified physician to provide essential care within the Neurosciences - Neurology specialty. Responsibilities include patient diagnosis, direct treatment, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Candidates must hold a valid medical license and possess relevant experience along with an MD or equivalent degree. The role requires strong medical knowledge and the ability to communicate effectively with patients. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years additional experience post qualification for Tier 1 countries.
• Minimum five years additional experience post qualification for Tier 2 countries.
• Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and care for patients within Neurosciences specialty.
• Prescribe medication and therapy as necessary.
• Analyze records and test results for diagnosis.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Communication skills

Medical knowledge

Education

MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent qualification

Completion of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialty

Job description

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 Neurosciences - Neurology 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 Neurosciences - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialty
• Prescribes or administers medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury
• Analyses 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, as appropriate
• 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
• 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
• Provide hospital on-call in patient coverage as deemed necessary
• 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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialty qualification in accordance with the Recognized Specialty Certificate table listed in the Healthcare Professionals Qualification Requirements 2024.