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Staff Physician, Gastroenterologist

Job Summary

This is a physician position and is responsible for applying medical knowledge and skills to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of illnesses for patients within the Digestive Disease - Gastroenterology and Hepatology specialty at CCAD. This position treats patients directly and/or may make referrals to different members of the health care professional team at CCAD.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Monitors and provides care to patients at CCAD within the Digestive Disease - Gastroenterology and Hepatology specialty
Prescribes or administers medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury
Analyzes records, reports and test results to diagnose patients medical condition
Interacts with patient to gather additional history and information about medical condition
Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patient
Provides specific treatments and/or performs operations to treat patient medical conditions
Evaluates patient and records applicable notes about patients condition for purposes of serving as a record of treatment and/or making a possible referral to another member of the health care medical staff team
Liaisons with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatment
Performs surgical procedures and operations as appropriate
Supplies and provides care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner
Follows ethical and regulatory guidelines
Takes part in administrative functions that ensure the continued operations of the clinical environment, such as committees, task forces and performance improvement measures
Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Medical Staff

Experience Requirements

For Physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than two (2) years additional experience post qualification
For Physicians from Tier 2 countries, not less than five (5) years additional experience post qualification
Must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable)
Should meet the Maintenance of Certification requirements (where applicable)
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of health care professionals
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff
Ability to speak and write in English is required
Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred