Consultant– Pulmonology (Part-Time)

BUPA Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

BUPA Arabia in Riyadh seeks a part-time pulmonologist to provide in-person care for a broad range of respiratory disorders. You will evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions during scheduled clinic sessions and ensure continuity with the broader clinical team.

Candidates should deliver evidence‑based, patient‑centred care, conduct comprehensive assessments, and maintain high standards of documentation while contributing to ongoing quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person pulmonology care during scheduled part-time clinic sessions at the ICC clinic.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations including history, exam, and review of tests during visits.
• Develop and implement individualized management plans with medication and lifestyle guidance.
• Coordinate with the full-time clinical team to ensure continuity of care between sessions.
• Collaborate with radiology, sleep medicine, and physiotherapy for integrated care.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation to support handover and continuity of care.

Job description

Provides specialized pulmonology care within the ICC physical clinic on a part‑time, in-person basis, addressing a broad range of respiratory and pulmonary disorders. Evaluates, diagnoses, and manages acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including patients with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease, sleep‑disordered breathing, and those requiring diagnostic pulmonary function testing and bronchoscopy. Delivers evidence‑based, patient‑centred care during scheduled part‑time in‑clinic sessions, ensuring continuity of care, appropriate diagnostic work‑up, 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 pulmonology care, within the defined scope of a part‑time engagement.

Patient Consultations and Management

• Deliver comprehensive, in-person pulmonology care during scheduled part‑time clinic sessions at the ICC physical clinic, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations, including history taking, physical examination, and review of relevant pulmonary function test, imaging, and laboratory findings during each in‑clinic visit.
• Develop and implement individualised, evidence‑based management plans, including medication management, inhaler technique optimisation, lifestyle interventions, and referrals for procedures or specialist input when indicated.
• Manage complex pulmonology conditions, including asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, sleep‑disordered breathing, and chronic cough, ensuring continuity and coordination of care with the full‑time clinical team between sessions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including radiology, sleep medicine, and physiotherapy, to deliver integrated, patient‑centred care within the scope
• 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 respiratory health through preventive care, including smoking cessation counselling, vaccination guidance, 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 pulmonology 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, within part‑time hours.

Professional Development

• Maintain and continuously enhance clinical knowledge in pulmonology and in‑person best practices.
• Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and continuing medical education (CME) activities to remain current with evidence‑based practices in pulmonology.
• 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.