Thoracic Surgery Consultant

Summary

Within the mission, vision, and values of Saudi Arabian National Guard – Health Affairs, to provide specialized patient care, education, and training for Associate Consultants, Assistant Consultants, and medical residents. Undertake clinical research, self-education, and participate in the on-call schedule of the Division of Thoracic Surgery.

Education/Qualifications Required:

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

Experience Post-Qualifications:

• Minimum Five (5) years  professional experience in Thoracic Surgery after board/equivalent certification 

License:

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

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provides high quality patient care in all aspects of General Thoracic Surgery according to his/her approved clinical privileges.
• Provides consultation (inpatient, and emergency room) upon request and responds in a timely manner within the prescribed timeframe as outlined in hospital policy.
• Responsible for the timely completion, competencies, accuracy and eligibility of the medical record.
• Provides on-call service and ensures availability and response time within the prescribed timeframe in accordance with hospital policy.
• Conducts daily morning rounds to identify patients ready for discharge. Ensures that discharge orders are written 24 hours prior to discharge. Ensures that discharge orders are written 24 hours prior to discharge.
• Perform any other clinical responsibilities related to the specialty, as assigned.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Undertakes the administrative duties assigned by Head of Section or Chairman
• Participates in all mandatory departmental activities and serves on departmental and hospital committees and other administrative functions, as required.
• Assists the department in the development and implementation of techniques and practices that help maximize the utilization of all resources within the department and across the hospital.
• Abides by the current hospital and medical staff bylaws, all relevant rules, regulations and policies and keeps updated of any changes that might occur.
• Participates in self-and others’ education, training and development as applicable
• Follows all hospital-related policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned