Assistant Consultant Rheumatology

Principal Duties:

• To provide expert and high standard care to patient with rheumatic and related musculoskeletal disorders in the Division of Rheumatology within the Department of Medicine under the supervision of Rheumatology consultants.
• To provide inpatient care for the rheumatology patients admitted to the hospital under name of the consultant in the Division of Rheumatology with whom he/she works.
• To be responsible for the delivery of ambulatory care to all rheumatology patients under the supervision of his/her consultants. Observe residents and clinical fellows, practice or supervise rheumatology procedures, teach clinical skills and utilize polarize microscope to identify crystals when is indicated.
• To make sure of accurate delivery of chemotherapy agents, biological medications and pulse therapy through precise decision, dosing and supervising during treatment.
• To provide, supervised rheumatology consultation services to all other divisions within the Department of Medicine and to other departments within the organization during the regular working hours and on-call hours.
• To perform arthrocentensis, joint injection, soft tissue injection when indicated as per given privilege and learned experienced skills.
• To participate in on-call coverage for the Division of rheumatology as per division rules and regulation.
• To attend all the clinical, educational and patient welfare meetings held by the division of Rheumatology and participate and share all the academic activities of the Department of Medicine.
• To be actively involved in Rheumatology Fellowship Program through teaching, skillful training, of the fellows and continuous effort to improve the program.
• To participate in the quality improvement program of the Department of Medicine through self patient care quality improvement.
• To provide close supervision of the clinical performance of subordinates and to provide them with a role model especially those in training.
• To participate in scientific research, contribute into the Department of Medicine educational activities and post-graduate training programs.
• To adhere to all rules and regulations of the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine and the organization. Assistant Consultants are expected to familiarize themselves and comply with both APPs and
• To perform other relevant duties and charges as directed by the Head, Division of Rheumatology or the chairman of the Department of Medicine.
• To comply with all the professional and ethical standards and express adherence to the Medical Staff Bylaws of the organization.
• To show the expected respect, at all times, to patients, their families, colleagues, subordinates and all other members of the healthcare team.

Education:

Graduation from a medical school recognized by NGHA. Successful completion of a structured accredited Residency Training acceptable to the NGHA-Certification by the appropriate Specialty Board approved by Saudi Council of Health specialties and acceptable to the NGHA -Essential.  Fellowship in Rheumatology Program- Preferred

English Language: Level — I — Essential

Arabic Language: Preferred

Computer: Level — II — Essential