Internal Medicine Consultant

Job Description

• Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, including taking detailed patient histories, performing physical examinations, and ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients, incorporating evidence-based medicine and considering individual patient preferences and needs.
• Manage and follow up on chronic medical conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, and other internal medicine-related disorders.
• Provide acute care for patients with acute illnesses, infections, and injuries, making appropriate referrals to specialists as needed.
• Practice population health management by identifying and addressing health issues at the community level, implementing preventive measures, and promoting health education and awareness.
• Utilize telemedicine platforms to provide remote consultations, monitor patients' progress, and offer virtual follow-up care.
• Collaborate with other specialists, primary care physicians, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
• Embrace value-based care principles, focusing on improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs through enhanced care coordination, preventive measures, and efficient resource utilization.
• Educate patients and their families about disease prevention, health promotion, and self-management strategies.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in internal medicine, including new treatment modalities, medications, guidelines, population health management strategies, and value-based care models, and integrate them into clinical practice.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research activities, and clinical audits to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Skills

• Medical degree (MBBS, MD or equivalent) from an accredited medical school.
• Residency training in Internal Medicine from an accredited program.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine.
• Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) classification and registration as Internal Medicine Consultant.
• Proven experience as an Internal Medicine Consultant or similar role, preferably in a hospital or clinical 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 internal medicine, population health management, and value-based care

Education

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery)