Job Description

Basic Purpose of the role

The Specialist Physician is responsible for leading and supervising the delivery of high quality evidence-based care; effectively and efficiently diagnosing, managing and treating all patients placed under the post holder’s care.  The Specialist Physician is expected to be an example of clinical excellence within his or her specialty and to provide leadership and training for junior medical staff. 

Key responsibilities of the role

Supports, implements, and follows Reem Hospital’s departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures

Ensures comprehensive documentation in the Medical Record to accurately reflect the patient’s diagnosis and treatment to enable good clinical practice and optimal, accurate patient billing

Demonstrates understanding of key principles of PM&R including the concepts of impairment, activity limitations, participation restrictions and the role of the interdisciplinary team
Demonstrates understanding of basic science relevant to PM&R including anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and ergonomics
Demonstrates ability to perform and document a complete and appropriate PM&R History and Physical Examination.
Formulates and implements comprehensive medical, functional and psychological problem list for PM&R patients with a goal-oriented management plan that utilizes team member’s skills optimally.
Demonstrates compassionate and patient-centered care
Demonstrates understanding of the aging process and its effects on physiology and biomechanics.
Demonstrates understanding of childhood growth and development including developmental milestones.  
Demonstrates effective clinical problem solving and judgement.
Demonstrates effective, appropriate, timely and efficient prescription of therapeutic interventions including:
Rehabilitation therapies
Mobility aids
Orthotics and Prosthetics
Exercise and physical modality prescription
Pharmacotherapies
Demonstrates insight into own limitations and effective, appropriate, and timely consultation of other health professionals as needed for optimal patient care.
Monitor patient’s condition and progress and re-evaluate treatments as necessary
Interact with patients and their family members to help them understand the formation of the care plan
Provide and manage long-term and comprehensive medical care for adult and pediatric cases
Provide clinical support to Specialists when required
Take on-call duty outside of scheduled working hours 
Coverage of Rehab clinics
Leads the interdisciplinary team to ensure high quality, safe patient care Creates an environment where team members are encouraged to voice concerns and share their expertise
Participates effectively in interdepartmental relationships for the provision of quality care.
Partners with others in activities to improve patient safety 
 

Other responsibilities

Helps lead quality improvement within the Department

Facilitates good cross-functional communication to optimize patient care

Supports a culture of regular audit and encourages the use of audit results for improving clinical practice

Supports the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents
Fosters a culture of learning, development and continuous improvement across the Department by:
Promoting and assisting in the instruction, guidance and supervision of junior medical staff 

Facilitating the provision of  essential training relevant to clinical staff in the specialty

Showing commitment to Continued Medical Education (CME)

Promotes and participates in clinical research and publication

Keeps abreast of the current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry
 

Compliance guidelines

Complying consistently with facility policies, procedures and practices and ensuring alignment with Reem Hospital policies

Completing and maintaining regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames
Maintaining confidentiality with regards to any information exchanged or received in the current capacity of role in accordance with Reem Hospital policy
Communicates clearly with the patient and with the permission of the patient, their family, on all aspects of the patient’s condition and treatment

Rounds on the patient on a regular basis that considers the patient’s condition and good clinical practice

Minimizes patient waiting time to the extent that this is practicable.  Seeks to alert the patient in advance if a committed time is delayed

Must be compassionate and courteous at all times
Adhering to requirements of the Occupational Health and safety guidelines and infection control guidelines

Understanding and adhering to emergency preparedness plans/policies
Participates in medical conferences and meetings inside and outside of Reem Hospital

Maintains CME requirements

Develop a personal program of self-study and professional growth with guidance from the medical staff 

Actively participate in Hospital committees and task forces as assigned by the Head of Department 

Maintains good relationship with the other departments and colleagues 

Continuously adhere to Reem Hospital Dress and Grooming Policy for medical professionals 
 

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience

Required:
Qualification from Tier 1 OR Qualification from Tier 2
Current national license or equivalent
Certified proof of yearly CME
Required:   Completed training in the specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
HAAD license 

Desired:     N/A
Required: 
Tier 1: NLT 2 years relevant experience as a Specialist or equivalent post board certification.
Tier 2: NLT 4 years full-time employment as a Specialist or equivalent post board certification (includes years in fellowship training) in internationally accredited institute.

For UAE Nationals
Clinical Fellowship training following primary specialty board may substitute for experience as follows:
Each year of clinical fellowship is counted as two years of clinical
experience
Only applicable to clinical subspecialty fellowship in the following countries (Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, and USA) or HAAD accredited fellowship programs.
Desired: N.A.

Good command of English language, in both written and oral form

Able to relate to people of different cultural backgrounds

Organized and able to work methodically and in accordance with department’s needs

A high degree of motivation and self-discipline

Able to work effectively under pressure

Ability to effectively lead and motivate a professional team

Professional attitude, that exudes confidence and an enthusiatic personality

Basic computer skills

Self-motivated with awareness of current trends in the field

Physical requirements

Potential of working irregular hours including on-call hours.
Typical physical demands include: a high degree of manual dexterity to sufficiently perform computer functions on a keyboard, produce materials on a PC and operate basic office equipment, normal or corrected vision and hearing, extensive sitting and walk-ing, mobility sufficient to visit with departments or employees throughout the facility and lift up to 13 kgs.
In addition must be able to assist in evacuation procedures by being able to assist in lifting, pushing and moving patients, medical equipment and supplies if required in emergency situations.