Job description
Summary
Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in the field of Pediatric Neurology in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the Hospital’s policies and procedures.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provides high quality patient care in all aspects of Pediatric Neurology according to his/her approved clinical privileges.
- Provides consultation (inpatient, outpatient emergency room, other patient areas) upon request and responds in a timely manner within the prescribed timeframe as outlined in the Hospital’s policy.
- Responsible for the timely completion, competencies, accuracy and eligibility of the medical report.
- Provides on-call service and ensures availability and response time with the prescribed time within the prescribed timeframe in accordance with Hospial’s policy.
- Conducts daily morning rounds to identify patients ready for discharge. Ensures that discharge orders are within 24 hours prior to discharge.
- Performs any other clinical responsibilities related to Pediatric Neurology as assigned.
Academic Responsibilities - Provides orientation, bedside training and supervision to interns, residents and fellows as assigned.
- Participates in Department’s educational activities and training programs. Partakes in national and international medical conferences.
- Maintains and enhances professional knowledge and continuing education requirements.
Research Responsibilities - Participates in clinical, basic and translational research projects in accordance with Research Advisory Council Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of postgraduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of the Hospital.
Education
Graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of required period of training in speciality and/or subspecialty, with Arab or American Board certificate, membership and/or fellowship status in the United States and/or Canada or their equivalent.
Experience Required
Seven (7) years of training in specialty or subspecialty plus postgraduate training experience must be equal or to exceed seven (7) years’ experience in the subspecialty.
Other Requirements(Certificates)
N/A
Preferred candidate
Years of experience
No experience required
Degree
Bachelor's degree / higher diploma