Staff Physician, Ophthalmologist Glaucoma For Cleveland Clinic AbuDhabi
Cleveland Clinic- Abu Dhabi, , OH, United States
JOB SUMMARY
This is a physician position and is responsible for applying medical knowledge and skills to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of illnesses
for patients within the Eye Institute - Ophthalmology Glaucoma specialty at CCAD. This position treats patients directly and/or may make referrals to
different members of the health care professional team at CCAD.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*Monitors and provides care to patients at CCAD within the Eye Institute - Ophthalmology specialty
*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 patients medical condition
*Interacts with patient to gather additional history and information about medical condition
*Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patient
*Provides specific treatments and/or performs operations to treat patient medical conditions
*Evaluates patient and records applicable notes about patients condition for purposes of serving as a record of treatment and/or making a possible referral to another member of the health care medical staff team
*Liaisons with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatment *Performs surgical procedures and operations as appropriate
*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 Medical Staff.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
MD, MBBS, MBChB or DO (only if the specialization is obtained from one of the following: American Board of Medical Specialties or Certificates
of Specializations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada) or equivalent qualification from an accredited Institution
and completion of specialty qualification and fellowship as per the Recognized Specialty Certificate table listed in DOH Healthcare Professionals Qualification
Requirements 2022.
For Physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than two (2) years after obtaining main specialty qualification. One (1) year of experience after obtaining sub-specialty qualification.
For Physicians from Tier 2 countries, not less than five (5) years after obtaining main specialty qualification. Four (4) year of experience after obtaining sub-specialty qualification
*Must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable)
* Should meet the Maintenance of Certification requirements (where applicable)
* Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of health care professionals.
*Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.
* Ability to speak and write in English is required.
* Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred