Critical Care Consultant

Basic Purpose of the Job:

• To provide the highest possible standard of patient care in accordance with granted clinical privileges and available resources.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provides, directs, and supervises medical care for all patients requiring his/her specialty, in coordination with colleagues, in accordance with the approved clinical privileges granted by the Hospital Credentialing and Privileging Committee.
• Contributes to the implementation of Medical Staff Bylaws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in support of healthcare service delivery.
• Provides education, training, and guidance to junior medical staff.
• Assumes full responsibility for the clinical care of critically ill patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), in accordance with approved medical standards.
• Participates in the on-call duties as required by the Department of Medical Affairs.
• Strives to enhance personal clinical expertise and improve standards of medical practice in order to reduce morbidity and promote cost-effectiveness.
• Performs any other duties or activities related to the department as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Saudi Board or an equivalent qualification such as American, Canadian, or Australian Board, or CCST/CCT (Europe), or other qualifications that qualify for Consultant grade after completing the required years of experience, provided that the duration of training is not less than three years.
• Must be certified or eligible for certification by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).

Work Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience after obtaining the required qualification (Saudi Board or equivalent).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience for holders of other qualifications qualifying for Consultant grade, in accordance with the Saudi Council Manual.

• Great communication skills.
• Person Centered Care Principles.