CONSULTANT, OPHTHALMOLOGY

Summary
Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in the field of Ophthalmology, in accordance with the current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations, and the hospital's policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Clinical Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality patient care in all aspects of Ophthalmology according to approved clinical privileges.
• Provides consultation (inpatient and emergency room) upon request and responds in a timely manner within the prescribed timeframe as outlined in the hospital's policy.
• Responsible for the timely completion, accuracy, and legibility of medical records.
• Provides on-call service, ensuring availability and response time within the prescribed timeframe in accordance with hospital policy.
• Conducts daily morning rounds to identify patients ready for transfer/discharge and ensures transfer/discharge orders are written 24 hours prior to discharge/transfer.
• Performs other clinical responsibilities related to the specialty, as assigned.

• Provides orientation, bedside training, and supervision to interns, residents, and fellows as assigned.
• Participates in departmental educational activities and training programs, including national and international medical conferences.
• Maintains and enhances professional knowledge through continuing education.

Education

Graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of required training in the specialty and/or subspecialty, with Arab or American Board certification, membership, and/or fellowship status in the United Kingdom and/or Canada, or their equivalents.

Experience Required

Seven (7) years of training in the specialty or subspecialty, plus postgraduate training experience, totaling at least seven (7) years of experience in the subspecialty.

Other Requirements (Certificates)