Roles and responsibilities
Diagnose and treat minor cases of illnesses (As illustrated in below table). Responsible to examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. Responsible to counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare whenever it is related to their individual cases & refer any cases need more investigation to specialties; video consultation.The ER General Physician provides comprehensive medical care to patients in an emergency department setting. They are responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of acute medical conditions and injuries. The physician must work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills.
Accountabilities
Clinical Tasks:
- Assess patients and document findings.
- Designs and executes the patient’s plan of care.
- Educates patients on their health condition, investigations required, treatment options and medication use.
- Educates patients on health promotion and disease prevention.
- Orders and reviews result of patients’ investigations.
- Prescribe medications for patients.
- Performs additional tasks based on specialty and their clinical privileges.
- Responsible for Vaccination if applicable.
- Referring the cases to Clinic specialties when applicable.
- Conduct thorough evaluations of patients presenting with various medical emergencies, including history taking and physical examinations.
- Formulate accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans for acute illnesses and injuries.
- Perform necessary emergency procedures such as intubation, suturing, and IV placements.
- Work closely with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes.
The employee’s duties are not limited to the above-mentioned accountabilities. The manager can assign other duties based on the business need.
Desired candidate profile
- Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: Current medical license to practice in the state.
- Board Certification: Board certification in Emergency Medicine preferred.
- Experience: Previous experience in an emergency medicine setting is advantageous.
- Computer Skills
- Office & Health Information Systems
- Languages
- English and Arabic (fluent speaking and writing
Skills:
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Team-oriented mindset with strong leadership abilities.
- Proficiency in emergency procedures and the use of medical equipment.
Work Environment:
The role typically involves working in a hospital emergency department with potential for variable shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.