General Practitioner (ICU)

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To perform the professional duties of a General Practitioner in accordance with the delineation of privileges as recommended by the credential committee.
2. To conduct assessment & re –assessment for all patients in the ER /ICU, on admission, and during patient stay in ICU.
3. Determines which cases constitute an emergency, extends rapid treatment to the patient as needed, makes quick decisions, and chooses the correct consultant for necessary additional guidance.
4. Upon request examines in-patients on wards/ICU, rendering immediate judgment and treatment if necessary.
5. Advises nursing personnel regarding medical problems; responds to radio-telephone calls
6. Completes all medical records and case histories promptly, indicating thereon the diagnosis and treatment given.  Is responsible for the medical accuracy, completeness and confidential nature of patients’ medical records.
7. Provides health counseling of patients as needed.
8. Attends professional and hospital meetings as directed by the HOD. Occasionally prepares cases for presentation at ward rounds and staff meetings.
9. To perform duties in outpatient clinics (if and when required).
10. Provides on-call emergency coverage.
11. Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of Emergency.
12. Evidences dependability in carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position.
13. Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.
14. Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for them.
15. To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.