Assistant Consultant Adult Transplant Gastro & Hepatology

Overview

• Assists in providing medical care in the field of Adult Transplant Gastro & Hepatology and supervises interns and residents, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the hospital s policies and procedures.
• Essential Responsibilities and Duties Clinical Responsibilities
• Assists the Consultants in providing required patient care and management in the field of Adult Transplant Gastro & Hepatology, in accordance with standards of medical care laid down by KFSHRC.
• Studies and performs assessment, examination and the compilation of a case history and assists in the diagnosis and management of the patient in accordance with criteria listed in diagnostic manuals such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
• Registers detailed medical history, conducts a thorough physical examination and creates a plan for patient management and follows-up for discussion with the Consultant. Subsequently, records the consultant s orders, progress notes and other required documents for outpatients.
• Provides on-call coverage for Adult Transplant Gastro & Hepatology on a rotational basis during evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Prepares for and participates in consultant and specialist ward rounds as per policy. Documents findings in medical records.
• Follows up on investigation results for outpatients and modifies treatment accordingly.
• Attends specialty clinics, outpatient clinics, and shares on on-call schedule as per requirements.
• Performs any other clinical responsibilities, as assigned. Academic Responsibilities
• Provides orientation, bedside training and supervision of interns, residents and fellows as assigned.
• Keeps abreast of all the latest techniques and developments, especially in Adult Transplant Gastro & Hepatology. Implements them on a selective basis to improve technical standards.
• Participates in the educational activities and training programs of the Department.
• Participates in national and international medical conferences.