Staff Physician, Retina Ophthalmology for Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Cleveland Clinic; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified physician for the Integrated Surgical Institute – Retina Ophthalmology. The role involves diagnosing, treating, and providing care to patients, including performing surgical procedures. Candidates must meet the Tier 1 country requirement and have at least two years of post-qualification experience. The hospital offers advanced medical services and a high-standard clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Physicians must be from Tier 1 countries.
• At least two years of experience post-qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients within the Integrated Surgical Institute.
• Administer medication and therapy to treat medical conditions.
• Perform surgical procedures as appropriate.
• Liaise with other medical staff for quality treatment.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Patient care

Surgical procedures

Communication skills

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 – Retina Ophthalmology specialty at CCAD. This position treats patients directly and 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 - Retina 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 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

• Physicians from Tier 1 countries.
• Not less than two years additional experience post qualification.
• Tier 1 countries are listed in the DOH PQR.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Location: Al Maryah Island, heart of Abu Dhabi's new central business district. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a physician‑led medical facility, served by Western‑trained, North American board‑certified (or equivalent) physicians. It offers the most advanced tertiary medical services in the region across a comprehensive range of specialties and subspecialties. The hospital is designed to offer state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic and treatment capabilities and to utilize advanced technologies in surgery, imaging, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.

Additional Information

Ownership: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is one of a number of initiatives led by Mubadala Healthcare.

Estimated Service Area: This facility houses five clinic floors, three diagnostic and treatment levels, and thirteen floors of critical and acute inpatient units totaling beds (expandable to ). It incorporates operational and support departments, retailers, a conference center, and a high‑fidelity clinical simulation center.

Number of Beds: beds (expandable to )

Community Details: Information about Abu Dhabi: Visit Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority.

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