Staff Physician Psychiatrist for Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a qualified physician for the Psychiatry specialty. The position involves direct patient care, treatment planning, and collaboration with a healthcare team. The ideal candidate should have an MD or equivalent degree, complete a recognized Psychiatry specialization, and have a minimum of two years of post-qualification experience in Tier 1 countries. Responsibilities include diagnosing patient conditions and administering appropriate medical treatments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience post-qualification from a Tier 1 country.
• Must hold a valid license/registration to practice in relevant locations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a healthcare team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and provide care to patients within the Psychiatry specialty.
• Prescribe treatments and analyze test results for diagnosis.
• Evaluate and record patient conditions for treatment continuity.

Skills

Team management

Culturally sensitive care

Education

MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent

Completion of Psychiatry specialization

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 Neurological Institute - Psychiatry 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 Neurological Institute - Psychiatry 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, 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

• Physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than two (2) years additional experience post qualification, Tier 1 countries are listed in the DOH PQR https://www.doh.gov.ae/en/pqr
• Must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable)
• Should meet the Maintenance of Certification requirements (where applicable)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of health care professionals

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent basic medical degree
• Completion of a recognized specialization in Psychiatry from Tier 1 Countries - Tier 1 countries are listed in the DOH PQR https://www.doh.gov.ae/en/pqr