Resident Physician

ANG MO KIO - THYE HUA KWAN HOSPITAL LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community hospital in Singapore is seeking a Resident Physician to provide first-line clinical coverage to patients in rehabilitation or subacute care. Key responsibilities include conducting ward rounds, handling acute medical issues, and participating in patient care conferences. Candidates must hold a medical degree recognized by the Singapore Medical Council, with at least three years of post-housemanship experience as a Medical Officer. Preference for experience in family, geriatric, or rehabilitation medicine, along with strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Possess at least 3 years of post-housemanship working experience as a Medical Officer or equivalent.
• Full registration with SMC or eligibility for conditional registration.
• Experience in family medicine, geriatric medicine, or rehabilitation medicine is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ward rounds and handle acute medical issues.
• Clerk new patients and prepare discharge summaries.
• Perform ward procedures and stay on-call during night shifts.
• Involve in quality improvement projects.
• Participate in patient care conferences and multidisciplinary rounds.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Bedside manner

Positive mindset

Education

Medical degree recognised by Singapore Medical Council (SMC)

Post-graduate diploma or degree

Job description

As a Resident Physician at Ang Mo Kio - Thye Hua Kwan Hospital (AMK-THKH), you will be a part of a dedicated team of Medical Doctors, Nurses, Therapists, and Medical Social Workers, and work under the supervision of senior doctors to provide first-line clinical coverage to patients admitted to our community hospital for rehabilitation or subacute care.

Responsibilities

• Conducting ward rounds and handling acute medical issues
• Clerking new patients and preparing discharge summaries
• Performing ward procedures and staying on-call during night shifts
• Involving in Quality improvement projects
• Participate in patient care conferences, unplanned discharge rounds, mortality and morbidity rounds, and multidisciplinary rounds

Requirements

• A medical degree recognised by Singapore Medical Council (SMC)
• Please check your eligibility on the SMC website before applying
• Full registration with SMC, or be eligible for conditional registration. You can check Conditional Registration eligibility criteria online.
• Possess at least 3 years of post-housemanship working experience as a Medical Officer (or equivalent)
• Experience in family medicine, geriatric medicine, or rehabilitation medicine preferred but not a prerequisite, or have a keen interest in these disciplines
• Possess post‑graduate diploma or degree would be an advantage
• Currently be in active clinical practice
• Team player with a passion for caring for the elderly, good bedside manner and patience
• Positive mindset, collaborative and willing to go the extra mile
• Good interpersonal and communication skills