General Practitioner ICU

National Medical Care; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

National Medical Care seeks a General Practitioner for ICU coverage at Riyadh facilities. You will perform history taking, exams, and management plans for ICU inpatients, with daily rounds and active on-call involvement. You will document care plans, educate patients and families, and ensure compliance with JCIA and MOH standards.

Fluency in English is required; Arabic is desirable. Applicants should hold MBBS, be registered with the Saudi Commission, and have BLS/ACLS with advanced ventilation

Qualifications

• University Medical Degree (MBBS) or equivalent.
• Registered General Practitioner with Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
• Valid BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Advance Mechanical Ventilation Course.
• FCCS Course.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical care in ICU per JCIA/ hospital bylaws and MOH regulations.
• Perform history taking, physical exams, and develop management plans for admissions.
• Conduct daily rounds and coordinate care with consultants.
• Participate in on-call duties, morning report, and endorsements with senior staff.
• Document plans and follow-ups in patient charts with accurate progress notes.
• Educate patients and families and document education in medical records.
• Adhere to ICU policies, by-laws, and professional standards.

Skills

Fluent English

Arabic language (desirable)

Education

MBBS (General Practitioner)

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) registration

BLS

ACLS

Advance Mechanical Ventilation Course

FCCS Course

Job description

General Practitioner is responsible for providing the care of his/her patients maintaining a high-level of professional performance in accordance with:

• Evidence based medicine.
• Professional medical ethics and JCIA/CBAHI standards.
• Hospital medical by-laws.
• Laws of Ministry of Health in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and any other applicable regulations according to the departmental quality plan.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures through his actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the NMC Hospitals.
• Performs history taking, physical examinations, interpretation of common diagnostic tests and formulation of a plan management; on admission.
• Conducts daily rounds, on all inpatients in the unit. Liases with the concerned consultant with regards to care of his inpatients.
• Assumes an active part in the On-Call Duties in the Department and participates actively in the morning report and Endorsement meeting together with this Consultant on-call and the moderator.
• Evaluates all new admissions and coordinates with the Consultant and Senior Registrar a plan of investigation to establish a diagnosis and a management course. Executes the plan, approved by the Consultant/Senior Registrar.
• Seeks the advice and guidance of his seniors whenever the condition of a patient merits further expertise.
• Documents all plans in the patient's charts and keeps an updated follow-up in the progress notes.
• Executes all diagnostic procedures required on the patient (e.g. bone marrow aspirations and biopsy, lumbar puncture, personal cavities aspirations, etc.) after consultation with the Senior Staff.
• Response to the consultations referred by specialized inpatient units (ER, Medicine, Hemodialysis, etc.), if needed as per ICU Regulations under the supervision of the Senior Staff Member in-charge.
• Prepares problem lists, discharge summaries, death reports and special reports on patients, when needed.
• Responsible to educate patients /families as per their needs and to implement their whole role regarding patient / family education process as mention in patient & family education policy and procedure including documentation in patient medical record.
• They are knowledgeable about their essential role in patient and family education.
• Involves the patient/families in plan of care and respects patients/families regarding their goals and choices of patient care.
• Provides health promotion and health teaching thru methods appropriate to a patients’ developmental level, learning needs, readiness and ability to learn, language preference, culture and situations.
• Allots time necessary to assess, plan implement and evaluate patient education provided to patients/families with appropriate documentation.
• Participates in CME through medical meetings. Shares and participates in the Departments' educational and training activities: Grand Rounds, tutorials, Journal Clubs, morbidity and Mortality meeting, etc.
• Carries out administrative, organizational or any other duties assignedby the Head of the Department.
• Undertakes any assignments given by the Head of the Department.
• Abides by the Policies and Procedures of the Department of ICU and By-Laws and Rules and Regulations of Riyadh Care hospital.

Reporting to

Senior Registrar, Consultant intensivist or Consultant of the Subspecialty (Division), and Head of Department.

• liaises with:

All Physicians, the staff of the supporting professional services, patients and families.

• Nurses and other paramedical staff assigned to him.

Qualifications:

A minimum of:

• EDUCATION:
• Required
• University Medical Degree i.e. M.B.B.S. (graduate in medicine) or a recognized equivalent.
• Recognized as a General Practitioner by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
• Valid BLS and ACLS
• Additional qualifications in his specialty, if any.
• Advance Mechanical Ventilation Course
• FCCS Course

EXPERIENCE

• Required
• Minimum of two (2) years in ICU after obtaining his/her Medical degree.
• Current valid license to practice medicine in the area of his specialty.
• Additional experience in his/her specialty.
• Academic affiliation preferable.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Communication in spoken Arabic is desirable.
• Good general heath and ability to wok extended hours under stress.
• Exhibits professionalism and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Is knowledgeable of the Medical by-laws.