GP (Experience in Cardiology)

Job Description

Serves as a General Practitioner in the Cardiology Department, monitoring and treats patients for disease and disabilities: directs preventive care of patients according to approved procedures which are part of an integrated care of curative and preventive services under supervision of specialist.

Responsibilities

• To perform the professional duties of a General Practitioner in accordance with the delineation of privileges as recommended by the credential committee.
• To conduct assessment & re –assessment for all patients in the Cardiology, on admission, and during patient stay in hospital
• 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.
• Upon request examines in-patients in Cardiology, rendering immediate judgment and treatment if necessary.
• Advises nursing personnel regarding medical problems; responds to radio-telephone calls.
• 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.
• Provides health counseling of patients as needed.
• Attends professional and hospital meetings as directed by the HOD.  Occasionally prepares cases for presentation at ward rounds and staff meetings.
• To perform duties in outpatient clinics (if and when required).
• Provides on-call ICU coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of Cardiology
• Evidences dependability in carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position.
• Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.
• Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for them.
• To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.