GP Emergency Medicine

National Medical Care; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Riyadh Care Hospital is seeking an experienced ER physician to manage patients presenting to the emergency department. The role includes full patient assessment, initiating medical care, and safe discharge within hospital policies and Saudi MOH regulations.

Responsibilities extend to triage with nurses, consulting specialists, documenting actions, and participating in education activities for patients and staff. Requires a medical degree, valid license, and at least two years in ER.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Medicine or Surgery (MBBS) with ER experience.
• Current valid license to practice in Saudi Arabia.
• Saudi Medical Council registration or equivalent license.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assess patients in the ER with urgency-based care.
• Initiate medical treatment and manage patient flow.
• Document procedures and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with departments and specialists as needed.

Skills

ER experience

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor Degree in Medicine or Surgery or MBBS

Job description

Responsible for the medical care of the patients presenting to E.R. He/she is to receive the patient, perform full assessment, initiate medical care and discharge the patient safely from the unit by maintaining a high level of professional performance in accordance with:

§ Professional medical ethics and CBAHI / JCIA standards

§ 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/her actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the Care National Hospital.
• Triage patients to medical care according to the acuity of their illness, in cooperation with the Emergency Room Nurses.
• Performs a full assessment of the patient including history taking, physical examination, routine diagnostic tests and investigations.
• Initiates the proper medical care/treatment as appropriate, Provides patient care within the parameters of their professional competence as reflected in the scope of their clinical privileges.
• Should be able to handle and manage all surgical, orthopedic, medical and pediatric cases presenting to the E.R. and stabilize critical cases.
• Refers patient to other physicians of relevant specialties for consultation or continuation of specialized medical care or admission when needed.
• Documents all the above procedures as per the Hospital Rules and Regulations.
• Shares and participates in the departments’ education and training activities.
• Abides by the Policies and Procedures of the department and the Riyadh Care Hospital.
• 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.
• Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employee’s knowledge, skills and abilities.

Reporting to

• Head of Department.

Liaises with:

• Other Emergency Room Physicians, Physicians from medical department and staff of Supporting Professional Services.

Qualifications:

A minimum of:

Bachelor Degree in Medicine or Surgery or M.B.B.S. with two (2) years of experience in E.R.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum two (2) years experience Post Qualification.

Current valid license to practice medicine in the area of specialty and Registration in Saudi Medical Council and/or Current license to practice medicine in Saudi Arabia.

Desirable

Additional experience in a sub-specialty.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Demonstrates leadership and administrative skills.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Exhibits professionalism and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Is knowledgeable of the Medical by-laws.