Supports, implements, and follows all hospital, departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures
Helps lead and implement the organization's performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes
Participates in the organization's performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes
Assists with scheduling and supports the Division Chief in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times
Attends Divisional meetings as required
Assists the Division Chief in the recruitment of new medical staff when appropriate
Assumes other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Division Chief
Technical Task:
Diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice for the post holder's specialty. The Consultant Physician's clinical duties include but are not limited to the following:
Oversees the clinical activities of the junior medical staff and assumes responsibility for the care they provide
Complies with all established hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow up practices
Practices appropriate utilization of the organization's resources
Leads ward round; reassesses both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice
Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures
Regularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as required
Liaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required
Actively participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patients
Ensures preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent
Accepts clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk in patients, and patients referred from other hospitals
SEHA Compliance:
Complying consistently with facility policies, procedures and practices and ensuring alignment with SEHA facilities policies.
Completing and maintaining regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frame