Critical Care Consultant

Summary

Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in the field of Critical Care in accordance with the current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the Organization policies and procedures in Saudi Arabia

Education / Qualification Required:

1. Basic medical degree from recognized institution
2. Post-qualification certification
   • Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.  
     • USA: The American Board of Critical Care(ABCC)
     • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate  (FRCPC – Critical Care)
     • UK and Ireland: CCT/CCST Specialist Register – Critical Care
     • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College – Critical Care (FRACP)
     • Western Europe: Equivalent certification to the above

Experience Post-Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years  experience in a tertiary care center in the appropriate specialty after certification is a MUST
• Minimum Three (3) years after board / equivalence certification in USA, Canada, Ireland, UK, Australia, New Zealand and France (DES).
• Minimum Five (5) years after board / equivalence certification in Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Austria, Netherlands, Greece and France (DIS).

License:

• Current and in a Good Standing Medical License to practice in country of residence.
• Current BLS/ACLS Certificate

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides high quality care to patients in this area of medicine.
• Provides consultative service as requested.
• Supervise fellows, staff/assistant physicians and residents.
• Actively participate in the training and teaching of residents and fellows in his area of expertise.
• Participates in research activities.
• Participates in committees and other administrative functions as needed.
• Performs special procedures as privileged
• Follows all Hospital-related policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.