7 Apr 2015
Full-Time Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – Spinal Cord Injury, International Opening: Medical Spine, Consultant Physician in Abu Dhabi
Job Description
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – Spinal Cord Injury, International Opening: Medical Spine, Consultant Physician in Abu Dhabi
Company:Cleveland Clinic- Abu Dhabi
Location:OH
Date Posted:November 19, 2014
Source:PracticeMatch
You are applying to a specialty that has filled all Consultant physician positions.
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JOB SUMMARY
- This is a physician position for a Medical Spine/Physiatrist. This physician treats patients directly under the Neurological Institute and may be involved in the treatment of other patients at CCAD.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interacts with patient, relative(s) or other physicians to gather history and information about medical condition
- Assesses and establishes rehabilitation management plans for patients admitted under the Neurological Institute and/or other patients at CCAD requiring neuro-rehabilitation treatments
- Supervises treatment provided by other rehabilitation healthcare allies (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists…) working within the Neurological Institute
- Monitors and provides care to patients at CCAD
- Provides specific treatments and/or performs procedures to treat patient medical conditions
- Prescribes or administers medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury
- Analyzes records, reports and test results to diagnose patient’s medical condition
- Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patient
- Evaluates patient records and applicable notes about patient’s condition for purposes of serving as a record of treatment and/or making a possible referral to another member of the health care professional team
- Liaises with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatment
- Supplies and provides care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner
- Follows ethical and regulatory guidelines
- Takes part in administrative functions that ensure the continued operations of the clinical environment, such as committees, task forces and performance improvement measures
- Adheres to individual-approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Professional Staff
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Experience requirements are set by the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi and CCAD bylaws
- To view the new 2014 Professional Qualification Requirements set by the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi, please click: http://www.haad.ae…
- Please Note: According to CCAD bylaws, only physicians with qualifications from the following Tier 2 counties will be considered for Consultant Physician opportunities: Denmark, Holland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, and Spain
- Ability to speak and write English is required; ability to speak and write Arabic is preferred
How to Apply
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