Consultant Obstetrician

Job Functions:

Skill:

·        Performs clinical duties as per his/her assigned clinical privileges.

·        Assess his/her patients thoroughly (eg.clinical, socioeconomic, psychological and functional assessments) as per DSFH-Riyadh policies and documents patients' assessment in patients' medical records.

·        Develops plan of care for patients using evidence based approach and following standards of care, and documents the plan of care in patients’ medical record as per DSFH-Riyadh policies.

·        Ensures that patients’ plan of care that is put by him/her is being implemented in a timely manner.

·        Becomes the most responsible physician (MRP) for inpatients admitted under his/ her name.

·        For inpatients admitted under his/her name, develops discharge plan on day of admission and involves discharge planning service as early as possible if warranted.

·        Assesses inpatients that are admitted under his/her name at least once daily and ensures documentation of daily assessment and plan of care in daily progress notes using SOAP format and as per DSFH-Riyadh policies.

·        Responds to medical consultations in timely manner and as per DSFH-Riyadh policies

·        Documents in timely manner and as per DSFH-Riyadh policies medical interventions that he/she performs on patients.

·        Responsible for timely completion and authentication of discharge summaries for patients admitted under his/her name. Also responsible for ensuring that indicated discharge instructions and education on take home medications is done prior to patients discharge.

·        Conducts education to patients and their families and engages them in the plan of care. Document given education in patients’ medical record.

·        Attends to hospital duties and responds to calls from hospital as per departmental /section call schedule.

·        Attends departmental and general staff meetings and contributes ideas for improving efficiency, productivity and patient satisfaction.

·        Responsible for writing medical reports of his/her patients, and as per DSFH-Riyadh policies.

·        Contributes to teaching rounds and teaching activities as requested by chairperson of medical department

·        Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

·        Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices and represents DSFH-Riyadh in a positive and professional manner in the community.

·        Other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job.

·        Demonstrates compassionate communication skills while providing support and care to the patients as “the patient is the center of our care”.