ASSISTANT CONSULTANT, THORACIC SURGERY

Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and
conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in the field of Thoracic
Surgery, in accordance with the current medical staff bylaws, rules and
regulations and the Hospital's policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Clinical Responsibilities:
* Assists the Consultant in providing required patient care and management in the field of Thoracic Surgery, in accordance with standards of medical care laid down by KFSH &RC.
* 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.
* Performs any other clinical responsibilities related to the speciality, as assigned.
Academic Responsibilities:
* Provides orientation, bedside training and supervision to interns, residents and fellows as assigned.
* Participates in educational activities and training programs of the department. Partakes in national and international medical conferences as assigned.
* Maintains and enhances professional knowledge and continuing education requirements.
Research Responsibilities:
* Participates in clinical, basic and translational research projects in accordance with Research Advisory Council Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of post graduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of KFSH &RC.
Administrative Responsibilities:
* Undertakes the administrative duties assigned by the Head of Section or the 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.
* Follows all Hospital related policies and procedures.
* Participates in self and others' education, training and development as applicable.

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Education**
Graduation from a medical school in good standing, completion of required
period of postgraduate training in a specialty and/or subspecialty, with
Saudi/American Board or Canadian/UK certification, or equivalent as outlined
by the Medical Staff Credentialing Committee.

Experience Required

Two (‎2) years of training in specialty or subspecialty plus post-training
experience is required.

Other Requirements(Certificates)

N/A.