Summary
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre is seeking an Assistant Consultant in Transplant Pulmonology in Riyadh. The role includes assessing and managing patients, documenting care, following investigation results, participating in ward rounds and clinics, and providing rotational on-call coverage. The post also involves supervising and training interns, residents and fellows, and contributing to research and educational activities. Applicants need medical school graduation, postgraduate specialty or subspecialty training, two years of training in the specialty and subspecialty plus post-training experience, and Saudi, American, Canadian or UK board certification, or an equivalent credential accepted by the Medical Staff Credentialing Committee.
The posting
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Assists in providing medical care in the field of Transplant Pulmonology and supervises interns and residents, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the Hospital’s policies and procedures.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Assists the Consultants in providing required patient care and management in the field of Transplant Pulmonology, in accordance with standards of medical care laid down by the Hospital.
- Studies and performs assessment, examination and the compilation of a case history and assists in the diagnosis and management of the patient in accordance with criteria listed in diagnostic manuals such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
- Registers detailed medical history, conducts a thorough physical examination, creates a plan for patient management, and follows-up for discussion with the Consultant. Subsequently, records the consultant’s orders,progress notes and other required documents for outpatients.
- Provides on-call coverage for their specialty on a rotational basis during evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.
- Prepares for and participates in consultant and specialist ward rounds as per policy. Documents findings in medical records.
- Follows up on investigation results for outpatients and modifies treatment accordingly.
- Attends specialty clinics, outpatient clinics, and shares on on-call schedule as per requirements.
- Performs other clinical responsibilities, as assigned.
Academic Responsibilities
- Provides orientation, bedside training and supervision of interns, residents and fellows as assigned.
- Keeps abreast of all the latest techniques and developments, especially in area of specialization. Implements them on a selective basis to improve technical standards.
- Participates in the educational activities and training programs of the department.
- Participates in national and international medical conferences.
Research Responsibilities
- Participates in clinical, basic and translational research projects and published papers in accordance with Research Advisory Council Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of post graduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of the Healthcare Delivery.
Two (2) years of training inspecialty and subspecialty plus post-training experience required. Graduation from a medical school in good standing, completion of required period of postgraduate training in a specialty and/or subspecialty, with Saudi/American Board or Canadian/UK certification, or equivalent as outlined by the Medical Staff Credentialing Committee. NA