Consultant– Geriatrics (Part-Time)

BUPA Arabia; Riyadh; Presencial; SAR 300 000 - 480 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

BUPA Arabia in Riyadh is seeking a qualified geriatric clinician to provide in-person care at the ICC physical clinic on a part-time basis. The role focuses on assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of acute and chronic conditions in older adults.

You will develop individualized management plans, optimise medications, emphasise preventive care, and coordinate with the full clinical team. High-quality, patient-centered care and accurate EHR documentation are essential.

Qualificações

• In-person geriatric care experience is preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver comprehensive in-person geriatric care during scheduled part-time clinic sessions, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of acute and chronic conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations, including history taking, physical examination, medication review, and geriatric assessment.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based management plans, including medication optimisation, preventive care, and referrals when indicated.
• Manage complex geriatric conditions such as multimorbidity, frailty, cognitive impairment, and polypharmacy, ensuring continuity with the clinical team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and caregivers to deliver integrated, patient-centred care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EHR to support seamless handover between sessions.

Conhecimentos

Geriatric medicine

In-person care

Clinical assessment

EHR proficiency

Ferramentas

EHR system

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Provides specialised geriatric care within the ICC physical clinic on a part-time, in-person basis, addressing the unique medical, functional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs of the geriatric population. Evaluates, diagnoses, and manages a wide range of acute and chronic medicalconditions, including patients with multiple comorbidities, polypharmacy, frailty, dementia, and other age-related health concerns. Delivers evidence-based, patient-centred care during scheduled part-time in-clinic sessions, ensuring continuity of care, medication optimisation, preventive care, and chronic disease management for patients seen face-to-face. Coordinates closely with the full-time clinical and administrative teams to maintain continuity of care between sessions, applying population health and value-based care principles to improve clinical outcomes, optimise healthcare resources, and deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care for the aging population, within the defined scope .

Patient Consultations and Management

• Deliver comprehensive, in-person geriatric care during scheduled part-time clinic sessions at the ICC physical clinic, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations, including history taking, physical examination, medication review, and geriatric assessment during each in-clinic visit.
• Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based management plans, including medication optimisation, preventive care, lifestyle interventions, and referrals when indicated.
• Manage complex geriatric conditions, including multimorbidity, frailty, cognitive impairment, and polypharmacy, ensuring continuity and coordination of care with the full-time clinical team between sessions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, caregivers, and community services to deliver integrated, patient-centred care within the scope of part-time attendance.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the EHR to support seamless handover and continuity of care with colleagues managing the patient outside of scheduled sessions.
• Promote healthy aging through preventive care, chronic disease management, and population health and value-based care principles, within the available part-time clinic hours.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers, providing clear guidance on diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care to support informed decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with clinical, ethical, and regulatory standards while maintaining accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation for all in-clinic encounters.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based geriatric practice and in-clinic regulations through continuous professional development.
• Contribute to clinical governance by participating in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and regulatory compliance programmes, to the extent feasible within part-time hours

Professional Development

• Maintain and continuously enhance clinical knowledge in geriatric medicine and in-person best practices.
• Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and continuing medical education (CME) activities to remain current with evidence-based practices in geriatric medicine.
• Integrate the latest clinical evidence into practice to continuously improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of patient care delivered during part-time sessions.

Clinical Documentation and EHR Proficiency

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in compliance with organisational policies and applicable data privacy regulations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the clinic's EHR system to ensure efficient, high-quality, and well-documented in-person consultations.
• Participate in ongoing training and adopt system enhancements and best practices, collaborating with relevant support teams to optimise performance and user experience.

Patient Safety and Satisfaction

• Uphold the highest standards of patient safety by delivering safe, evidence-based care and adhering to established clinical safety protocols during all in-person patient interactions.
• Identify, report, and escalation patient safety risks, incidents, and quality concerns in accordance with organisational policies.
• Counsel patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, medication use, potential adverse effects, and follow-up care to support informed decision-making and medication safety.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centred consultations through effective communication, comprehensive clinical assessment, empathy, and shared decision-making.
• Monitor patient feedback and contribute to quality improvement initiatives that strengthen patient safety, clinical outcomes, and service excellence.

Collaboration with Healthcare Teams

• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care and optimise clinical outcomes, ensuring continuity between part-time in-clinic sessions and full-time coverage.
• Provide clinical expertise and recommendations to support evidence-based decision-making and integrated care planning.
• Facilitate clear and timely communication among healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care .
• Mentor and support junior physicians and healthcare professionals through clinical guidance and knowledge sharing during scheduled clinic time