About the job
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Performs clinical duties as per his/her assigned clinical privileges.
- Assesses his/her patients thoroughly (e.g., clinical, socioeconomic, psychological and functional assessments) and documents patients' assessment in patients' medical records.
- Develops a plan of care for patients using an evidence‑based approach and following standards of care, and documents the plan of care in patients’ medical record.
- Ensures that patients’ plan of care that is put by him/her is being implemented in a timely manner.
- Becomes the most responsible physician (MRP) for inpatients admitted under his/her name.
- For inpatients admitted under his/her name, develops a discharge plan on the day of admission and involves the discharge‑planning service as early as possible if warranted.
- Assesses inpatients that are admitted under his/her name at least once daily and ensures documentation of daily assessment and plan of care in daily progress notes using SOAP format.
- Responds to medical consultations in a timely manner.
- Documents medical interventions that he/she performs on patients in a timely manner.
- Strictly follows Fakeeh care standards for documentation in medical records.
- Responsible for timely completion and authentication of discharge summaries for patients admitted under his/her name. Also responsible for ensuring that indicated discharge instructions and education on take‑home medications is done prior to patients’ discharge.
- Attends to Fakeeh Health Care facility duties and responds to calls from the facility as per the departmental / section call schedule.
- Attends departmental and general staff meetings and contributes ideas for improving efficiency, productivity and patient satisfaction.
- Responsible for writing medical reports of his/her patients in a timely manner and as per Fakeeh care format.
- Contributes to teaching rounds and teaching activities as requested by chairperson of medical department.
- Educates patients and their families about health conditions, treatments and preventative measures.
- Other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job.
All Fakeeh Care employees are responsible for continuous improvement, including:
- Performing all duties and tasks in a manner that supports Fakeeh’s Person‑Centered care values.
- Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, within the scope of the role.
- Adherence to safety protocols and proactively seeking to address any job‑related safety concerns.
- Maintaining strict confidentiality of all sensitive information accessed or encountered during work.
- Adhering to and upholding Fakeeh Care’s code of conduct, policies and ethical standards.
- Completion of mandatory education as per the requirement, at least one month prior to expiration.
Job Requirements
Skills and Abilities:
- Must be able to clearly communicate with patients and their families, physicians and non‑medical staff.
- Microsoft computer skills.
- Should have good organization skills and be able to work in high‑stress situations.
Experience:
- Completion of experience according to the regional health regulatory authority (as mentioned in education) within the field of specialty, in recognized medical centers.
Education:
Licenses / Certification:
- License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. (SCFHS / DHA), BLS and advanced license if applicable.