Consultant- Physical Medicine (Female)

Kuwait Job Openings

New Mowasat Hospital

As Sālimīyah

FULL TIME

October 24, 2024

23 July, 2024

Full time

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Duties

Provides inpatient and outpatient consultations to patients and performs examinations as required and receives referrals and consultations from other disciplines

Prepares and reviews case histories and clinical records, examines patients and plans treatment and medical management options

Utilizes privileges for admission and treatment of patients and performs medical procedures according to his/her clinical privileges

Ensures appropriate maintenance of files, patient charts and all required medical and Hospital records as needed

5. Guides and instructs junior staff in the diagnosis and treatment of physically disabling temporary and permanent conditions
Patient Care

Considers the patient’s safety as the first priority while working.

Includes the patients in discussions concerning appropriate diagnostic and management procedures.

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care needs.

Maintains a work environment that promotes high standards for patient care and ethical behavior.

Participates regularly with other department staff, in decision-making related to patient care Compliance with Medical Ethics
Compliance with Medical Ethics

Ensures implementation of the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of Physical Medicine & Rheumatology.

Exhibits appropriate personal and interpersonal professional behavior; practices medicine ethically and stays consistent with the obligations of a physician.

Respects the opinions of fellow Consultants and referring Physicians in the management of patient problems; provides means whereby differences in opinion can be discussed and resolved.

Recognizes limits of personal skills and knowledge by appropriately consulting other Physicians while caring for the patient.

Shows a pattern of maintaining current personal clinical skills and knowledge by continuing medical education.
Other Duties

Formulates plans and procedures for physical medicine services and other organizational performance improvement activities

Plans for the provision of orientation, in service and continuing education programs

Attends weekly departmental meeting for the improvement of patient care services and delivery

Accepts all other additional assignments found necessary by the Clinical Director

KEY CONTACTS

INTERNAL:

1. Visiting & NMH Doctors/Physicians
2. Heads of Departments
3. Nursing/Reception Staff

EXTERNAL:

1. Patients and their Relatives & Friends
2. Business Representatives / Professional Agencies
3. General Public

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education :

Bachelors’ Degree in Medicine followed by specialized training in Physical Medicine & Rheumatology. Membership/ Fellowship (preferably of the Royal College) and/or Ph.D. /MD Degree in relevant specialty. Trained in Basic Life Support (BLS) desired

Licensing :

Valid License from Ministry of Health-Kuwait to practice as a Physical Medicine & Rheumatology Consultant

Experience :

Preferably 12 years’ experience with minimum 7 years’ experience post Fellowship/Membership or MD in Physical Medicine & Rheumatology.

Other Skills

Management Skills:

Problem Solving, Decision Making , Counselling and Critical Thinking skills; Attention to detail and a Team Player.

Soft Skills :

Excellent Communication and Inter-Personal skills.

Computer Skills :

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet

Language Skills:

Good in written and spoken English, Arabic is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works primarily in an air conditioned, well-lighted and comfortable health care facility, while also exposed to infections and close contact with the patients. Subject to unpredictable or crisis situations May have to work long hours, in shifts and be available on call to deal with medical emergencies. Occasionally involves prolonged standing/walking, lifting supplies/equipment.

Job Category: Medical

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired

New Job Alerts

Amentum

TPE Supply Technician (E2S)

Kuwait City

FULL TIME

November 19, 2024

View Job Description

Axios International

Physiotherapist (Kuwait)

Kuwait City

FULL TIME

November 19, 2024

View Job Description

trigulf

Sales Executive

Kuwait City

FULL TIME & PART TIME

November 19, 2024

View Job Description

MSD

Sales Lead Pharma Lines, Kuwait and Bahrain

As Sālimīyah

FULL TIME

November 19, 2024

View Job Description

Holiday Inn

September 27, 2024

View Job Description

Teach Away

High School Physical Science

Ḩawallī

November 7, 2024

View Job Description

View Job Description