Ophthalmology Consultant

Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital Madinah; Medina; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated physician to deliver high-quality patient care. In this role, you will perform clinical duties, assess patients comprehensively, and develop evidence-based care plans. Your responsibilities include ensuring timely documentation, educating patients and their families, and participating in departmental meetings. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on patient-centered care and continuous professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of structured training in the specialty at a recognized medical center.
• Saudi Commission for Health Specialties license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical duties and assesses patients thoroughly.
• Documents patients' assessments and develops care plans.
• Educates patients and involves them in their care.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Evidence-based care planning

Patient education

Compassionate communication

Education

Medical degree

Specialized training

Job description

Description

JOB DUTIES STATEMENTS:

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs clinical duties as per his/her assigned clinical privileges.
• Assesses his/her patients thoroughly (e.g., clinical, socioeconomic, psychological, and functional assessments) as per DSFH policies and documents patients' assessments in medical records.
• Develops a plan of care for patients using an evidence-based approach, following standards of care, and documents the plan in patients’ medical records as per DSFH policies.
• Ensures that the patient’s plan of care is implemented in a timely manner.
• Becomes the most responsible physician (MRP) for inpatients admitted under his/her name.
• Develops a discharge plan on the day of admission for inpatients and involves discharge planning services early if warranted.
• Assesses inpatients admitted under his/her name at least once daily, ensuring documentation of daily assessments and plans of care in progress notes using SOAP format as per DSFH policies.
• Responds to medical consultations promptly and as per DSFH policies.
• Documents medical interventions performed on patients in a timely manner, following DSFH policies.
• Ensures timely completion and authentication of discharge summaries for patients admitted under his/her name, including discharge instructions and education on take-home medications prior to discharge.
• Provides education to patients and their families, engaging them in the care plan and documenting the education provided in medical records.
• Attends hospital duties, responds to calls from the hospital as per departmental/section call schedule.
• Participates in departmental and staff meetings, contributing ideas to improve efficiency, productivity, and patient satisfaction.
• Responsible for writing medical reports for his/her patients as per DSFH policies.
• Contributes to teaching rounds and activities as requested by the medical department chairperson.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Complies with organizational policies on ethical practices and represents DSFH professionally in the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility.
• Demonstrates compassionate communication skills, supporting patients with the philosophy that “the patient is the center of our care”.
• Performs all duties in line with Person-Centered Care values.
• Adheres to policies, plans, and programs within Fakeeh Care.
• Follows the code of conduct and ethical standards outlined in HCM policies and guidelines.
• Completes mandatory education at least one month before expiration.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge on quality, safety, accreditation, policy management, and document management systems.

Qualifications

• Completion of structured training in the specialty or subspecialty at a recognized medical center, obtaining the highest clinical degree in that field.
• Completion of required experience as per Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) requirements in recognized medical centers.
• Saudi Commission for Health Specialties license and Ministry of Health Saudi License are required.