Summary
M42 is seeking a Consultant/Specialist in ICU and Anesthesia for a rehabilitation and long-term care hospital setting. The physician will manage critically ill and medically complex patients, provide ICU and anesthesia care, oversee ventilation and airway support, and respond to emergencies. The role also includes multidisciplinary collaboration, family communication, clinical governance, and mentoring and training clinical staff. Applicants need a relevant medical degree, specialty training and recognized certification, and must be eligible for an NHRA Consultant or Specialist License in Bahrain; experience requirements vary by level.
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Overview
Job Summary
The Consultant/Specialist - ICU & Anesthesia is responsible for providing comprehensive critical care and anesthetic services to patients requiring intensive medical management within a rehabilitation and long-term care hospital setting. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, peri-procedural anesthesia support, ventilator management, emergency response, and multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
The physician will provide specialist medical oversight for medically complex patients, including those with neurological conditions, respiratory insufficiencies, tracheostomies, post-surgical complications, and ventilator dependency, while supporting the organization’s rehabilitation goals and patient-centred care model.
Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Perform comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of critically ill and medically complex patients.
- Provide ICU coverage and management of patients requiring close monitoring and advanced medical interventions.
- Manage mechanical ventilation, airway support, tracheostomy care, and ventilator weaning programmes.
- Conduct pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative anesthesia assessments and management when required.
- Perform invasive procedures including central venous catheterization, arterial line insertion, intubation, and emergency airway management.
- Lead rapid response and emergency resuscitation activities throughout the facility.
- Interpret and manage diagnostic investigations, including laboratory, radiological, and physiological monitoring results.
- Develop individualized treatment plans aligned with rehabilitation and recovery goals.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Participate in daily multidisciplinary team rounds.
- Work collaboratively with PM&R physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and dietitians.
- Support discharge planning and transition of care activities.
- Provide medical consultation and guidance to clinical teams.
Patient & Family Engagement
- Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, prognosis, and goals of care to patients and families.
- Participate in family meetings and care conferences.
- Ensure patient rights, dignity, and confidentiality are maintained at all times.
Quality & Governance
- Participate in clinical audits, mortality and morbidity reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support accreditation standards, NHRA requirements, and patient safety programmes.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation.
- Contribute to policy development and implementation of evidence-based clinical practices.
Education & Leadership
- Mentor junior physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
- Participate in continuous medical education and professional development activities.
- Provide training on critical care, airway management, and emergency response procedures.
Qualifications
Education
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
- Completion of residency training in Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, or equivalent specialty.
- Recognized Board Certification, Fellowship, CCT, Arab Board, European Board, UK CCT, American Board, Royal College Certification, or equivalent qualification.
Experience
Consultant Level
- Minimum 8-10 years of post-specialty experience.
- Significant experience in ICU, critical care, anesthesia, or long-term acute care settings.
Specialist Level
- Minimum 3-5 years of post-specialization experience in Critical Care and/or Anesthesia.
Licensure
- Eligible for NHRA Consultant or Specialist License in Bahrain.
- Valid BLS, ACLS, and preferably ATLS certification
Clinical Care
- Perform comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of critically ill and medically complex patients.
- Provide ICU coverage and management of patients requiring close monitoring and advanced medical interventions.
- Manage mechanical ventilation, airway support, tracheostomy care, and ventilator weaning programmes.
- Conduct pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative anesthesia assessments and management when required.
- Perform invasive procedures including central venous catheterization, arterial line insertion, intubation, and emergency airway management.
- Lead rapid response and emergency resuscitation activities throughout the facility.
- Interpret and manage diagnostic investigations, including laboratory, radiological, and physiological monitoring results.
- Develop individualized treatment plans aligned with rehabilitation and recovery goals.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Participate in daily multidisciplinary team rounds.
- Work collaboratively with PM&R physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and dietitians.
- Support discharge planning and transition of care activities.
- Provide medical consultation and guidance to clinical teams.
Patient & Family Engagement
- Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, prognosis, and goals of care to patients and families.
- Participate in family meetings and care conferences.
- Ensure patient rights, dignity, and confidentiality are maintained at all times.
Quality & Governance
- Participate in clinical audits, mortality and morbidity reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support accreditation standards, NHRA requirements, and patient safety programmes.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation.
- Contribute to policy development and implementation of evidence-based clinical practices.
Education & Leadership
- Mentor junior physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
- Participate in continuous medical education and professional development activities.
- Provide training on critical care, airway management, and emergency response procedures.
Education
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
- Completion of residency training in Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, or equivalent specialty.
- Recognized Board Certification, Fellowship, CCT, Arab Board, European Board, UK CCT, American Board, Royal College Certification, or equivalent qualification.
Experience
Consultant Level
- Minimum 8-10 years of post-specialty experience.
- Significant experience in ICU, critical care, anesthesia, or long-term acute care settings.
Specialist Level
- Minimum 3-5 years of post-specialization experience in Critical Care and/or Anesthesia.
Licensure
- Eligible for NHRA Consultant or Specialist License in Bahrain.
- Valid BLS, ACLS, and preferably ATLS certification