Job Description

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 Imaging – Breast Radiology 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 Imaging – Breast Radiology specialty
• The physician is the responsible party for the quality and safety of each procedure, and for determining the technical protocol for each procedure, aiming to achieve the “ALARA” principle of radiation exposure to the patient and caregivers (AS LOW AS REASONABLY ACHIEVABLE), as detailed in the policy and procedure document (SOP Number: IMG_SOP_205) titled “Duties and Responsibilities for Physicians Practicing at CCAD around Radiology Safety”, and in the Imaging Institute operating manual.
• 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
• 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, as appropriate
• Evaluates patient and records 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 medical staff team
• Liaisons 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 Medical Staff
  

Experience Requirements

• Physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than two (2) years additional experience post qualification, Tier 1 countries are listed in the DOH PQR https://www.doh.gov.ae/en/pqr
• Must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of health care professionals
• All physicians working with radiation devices or radioactive materials should strictly adhere to the FANR regulations and local policy and procedures. They are responsible for maintaining awareness and adhering to applicable requirements of end practices established radiation safety standards.
• Should pass radiation safety training and exam given initially for new Caregivers and then annually to be able to use radiation devices or handle radioactive materials. Additional training and exam on dosimetry is provided prior to using Radiation monitoring badges.
• All physicians working with radiation should go through application training provided by the vendor of the radiation producing machines prior to operation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff
• Ability to speak and write in English is required
  

Qualification Requirements

• MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent basic medical degree
• Completion of a recognized specialization in Radiology from Tier 1 Countries – Tier 1 countries are listed in the DOH PQR https://www.doh.gov.ae/en/pqr
• Fellowship or subspecialty training focused on breast radiology
  

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is located on Al Maryah Island, the heart of Abu Dhabi’s new central business district. It shares the island with a hotel, stock exchange, and office buildings. Access to the island is by multiple bridges to the mainland. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a unique and unparalleled extension of the Cleveland Clinic model of care, providing a spectrum of specialty services that are designed to cater to the healthcare needs of Abu Dhabi and the region. One of the objectives of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is to address the needs of patients currently traveling abroad for treatment. Like its counterpart in the United States, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a physician-led medical facility, served by Western-trained, North American board-certified (or equivalent) physicians. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi offers the most advanced tertiary medical services in the region through a comprehensive range of specialties and subspecialties. Local and international patients are cared for in an environment that combines excellent amenities and service standards with the highest quality patient care and superior clinical outcomes. The hospital is designed to offer state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment capabilities, and to utilize advanced technologies in surgery, imaging, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.

Ownership

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is one of a number of initiatives led by Mubadala Healthcare.

Estimated Service Area

This strategically located multi-specialty tertiary care facility with adjacent clinic houses five clinic floors, three diagnostic and treatment levels, and thirteen floors of critical and acute inpatient units totaling 364 beds (expandable to 490). Additional space has been incorporated for operational and support departments, retailers, a conference center, and a high-fidelity clinical simulation center. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi hosts the latest technologies in surgery, imaging, telemedicine, and electronic medical records, integrating systems in a manner that is first of its kind in the country and the Middle East healthcare region. State-of-the-art imaging equipment like CTs, MRIs, and procedural suites, along with technologically advanced and modern patient rooms, serve local and international patients in an environment that combines excellent amenities with world-class medical care.