Adult Endocrinology Consultant

Job Purpose

Clinical Duties

• Perform clinical duties within assigned clinical privileges.
• Assess patients thoroughly and document clinical, socioeconomic, psychological, and functional findings in medical records.
• Develop and document evidence-based plans of care and ensure timely implementation.
• Act as the most responsible physician for inpatients admitted under the consultant's name.
• Respond to medical consultations in a timely manner.

Inpatient and Discharge Care

• Develop discharge plans on the day of admission and involve discharge-planning services when warranted.
• Assess assigned inpatients at least once daily and document daily assessment and care plans using SOAP-format progress notes.
• Complete and authenticate discharge summaries on time.
• Ensure indicated discharge instructions and take-home medication education are provided before discharge.

Documentation and Collaboration

• Document medical interventions in a timely manner and prepare medical reports according to the organization's format.
• Attend facility duties according to the departmental or section call schedule.
• Attend departmental and general staff meetings and contribute ideas to improve efficiency, productivity, and patient satisfaction.
• Contribute to teaching rounds and teaching activities as requested.

Patient Care and Compliance

• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and preventive measures.
• Support person-centered care, continuous improvement, safety protocols, confidentiality, cybersecurity policies, and the code of conduct.
• Complete mandatory education at least one month before expiration when required.

Experience and Education

• Complete experience requirements set by the regional health regulatory authority within the specialty at recognized medical centers.
• Complete structured specialty or subspecialty training at a recognized medical center.
• Obtain the highest clinical degree in the specialty that the recognized medical center can grant.

Skills and Abilities

• Clearly communicate with patients and families, physicians, and non-medical staff.
• Have Microsoft computer skills and good organizational skills.
• Be able to work in high-stress situations.
• Have excellent oral and written English and Arabic.

Licenses and Certifications

• Hold a practice license required by the regional health regulatory authority, such as SCFHS or DHA.
• Hold BLS and any applicable advanced license.