Interventional Radiology Consultant

Dr soliman fakkeh hospital; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr soliman fakkeh hospital seeks a qualified Interventional Radiologist to provide clinical services per privileges, assess patients, and document care plans. The role includes leading discharge planning for inpatients and timely response to consultations.

The candidate will document interventions, participate in teaching and departmental meetings, and educate patients and families about health conditions. Board or fellowship in Interventional Radiology and active license are required.

Qualifications

• Board or fellowship in Interventional Radiology.
• Licensed to practice per regional health regulatory authority (e.g., SCFHS, DHA).
• Experience in recognized medical centers.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical duties per assigned privileges.
• Assesses patients and documents assessments.
• Develops and documents plan of care.
• Ensures plan is implemented timely.
• Discharge planning for inpatients.
• Responds to medical consultations promptly.
• Documents interventions in medical records.
• Attends meetings and contributes to department improvements.
• Educates patients and families about health conditions.

Skills

Clear communication

Organization

High-stress work

Education

Board / Fellowship in Interventional Radiology

Job description

Performs clinical duties as per his / her assigned clinical privileges.

Assesses his / her patients thoroughly (eg. 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 discharge plan on day of admission and involves 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 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.

Continuous Improvement

• Performing all duties and tasks in a manner that supports Fakeeh Care'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.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to clearly communicate with patients and their families, physicians and non-medical staff.
• 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

Board / Fellowship as Interventional Radiology.

Licenses / Certification

License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g., SCFHS, DHA, BLS and advanced license if applicable.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Must be able to clearly communicate with patients and their families, physicians and non-medical staff.
• Should have good organization skills and be able to work in high stress situations.
• Completion of experience according to the regional health regulatory authority (as mentioned in education) within the field of specialty, in recognized medical centers.