Consultant – Family Medicine

Job Description

Family Medicine Consultant will provide comprehensive primary healthcare physically and through telemedicine to individuals and families of all ages, encompassing preventive, acute, and chronic care. Will play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions, promoting health education and preventive measures, and coordinating care with specialists and other healthcare professionals. Additionally, you will be responsible for practicing population health management and value-based care, focusing on improving patient outcomes through efficient and effective healthcare delivery through specific care programs and clinical pathways, with an emphasis on delivering patient-centered care and optimizing health outcomes

Patient Consultations and Management

• Conduct comprehensive telehealth consultations and in-person consultations via thorough patient history and physical examinations with patients experiencing Family Medicine and general medicine complaints
• Provide healthcare to all family medicine target population across age and gender
• Provide chronic diseases and preventive care consultations and follow up to patients as per clinical guidelines
• Utilize video conferencing platforms to assess patient symptoms, review medical history, and perform virtual examinations. Develop personalized treatment plans, prescribe medications, and provide ongoing patient education
• Deliver high-quality medical consultations to patients
• Utilize telehealth platforms for virtual appointments and conduct in-person assessments as needed.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans, including medication management, referrals to specialists, and lifestyle modifications
• Oversee ongoing care for chronic and acute conditions
• Adjust treatment plans as necessary based on patient feedback and clinical outcomes.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, specialists, and nurses, to ensure seamless patient care
• Practice population health management by identifying and addressing health issues at the community level, implementing preventive measures, and promoting health education and awareness
• Document findings and treatment plans meticulously in patient records.
  
  

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Communicate effectively with patients and their families, providing clear and concise explanations of diagnoses, treatment options, and follow-up care
• Adhere to all relevant medical regulations, ethical guidelines, and quality assurance standards for telehealth practice and in-person practice
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of telehealth regulations and best practices. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and document patient encounters accurately
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research activities, and clinical audits to enhance patient care and outcomes
• Regularly review compliance protocols and participate in training sessions.
• Collaborate with compliance officers to ensure all practices meet regulatory standards.
• Prepare reports for audits and inspections, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Stay updated on changes in healthcare regulations and implement necessary adjustments
  
  

Professional Development

• Continuously enhance professional knowledge and skills in family medicine, in-person and telehealth best practices
• Attend relevant conferences, workshops, and online courses. Stay abreast of advancements in family medicine, in-person care and telehealth technology
• Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in family medicine and telehealth technology
  
  

Telehealth Platform Proficiency

• Maintain accurate and complete patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations
• Maintain proficiency in utilizing the designated telehealth platform, including video conferencing, secure messaging, and electronic health records (EHR) integration
• Actively participate in training programs and stay updated on platform enhancements and best practices. Collaborate with IT support to troubleshoot any technical issues
  
  

Patient Safety and Satisfaction

• Maintain compliance with all patient safety standards and ensure patient safety across all clinical interactions
• Report any patient safety risks or issues to the appropriate staff in quality department
• Practice safe medicine to ensure no patient harm
• Explain medications possible side effects and proper use
• Maintain satisfactory patients consultations through communication, taking complete history, providing empathy and understanding of patients conditions and circumstances, explanation of diagnosis and proposed management plan and answering patient queries
• Monitor patient feedback and address concerns promptly.
• Implement safety protocols to minimize risks during consultations.
• Conduct regular training sessions on patient safety for healthcare staff.
• Utilize patient satisfaction surveys to gather insights for continuous improvement
  
  

Collaboration with Healthcare Teams

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care
• Share insights and recommendations to support patient-centered care approaches.
• Facilitate communication between team members regarding patient status and needs.
• Mentor junior staff and provide training on clinical protocols
  
  

Skills

• Medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent) from an accredited medical school.
• Residency training in Family Medicine from an accredited program.
• Board certification in Family Medicine.
• Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) classification and registration as a Family Medicine Consultant.
• Proven experience as a Family Medicine Consultant or similar role, preferably in a primary care setting.
• Experience in practicing population health management and value-based care approaches.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) and telemedicine platforms.
• Strong clinical judgment and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish effective relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying abreast of the latest advancements in family medicine, population health management, and value-based care.
  
  

Education

Medicine and Surgery