ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT, VASCULAR SURGEON

Summary

Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in the field of Vascular Surgery under the supervision of the consultant, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the hospital’s policies and procedures. He should actively involve in research, attend clinic and provide a comprehensive pre‑operative assessment and post‑operative care to vascular patients.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provides patient care management (diagnosis, treatment and prevention) to patients with vascular diseases and related disorders, under the consultant supervision, in accordance with standards of medical care laid down by KFSH&RC.
• Shares on‑call schedule as per requirements and as assigned per the head section. Provides on‑call coverage when his colleagues are on vacation. During the on‑call time, supervises the residents and approves all admission after discussing with the consultant.
• Provides all the possible help and assistance in the OR to the consultant.
• Assumes responsibility for patients under his / her care. Liaises with various support service departments and medical specializations to provide appropriate and timely medical care, in accordance with the standards laid down by KFSH&RC.
• Complies with all hospital standards and policies pertaining to acceptance, eligibility, admission processes, consultation, daily patient care, operating room, outpatient practices, and patient discharge.
• Implements early patient discharge. Prepares discharge summaries and operative notes on time. Accurately records the morbidity and mortality events. Prepares and presents in Journal Club on a regular basis.
• Conducts daily ward rounds as per policy and reassesses inpatients under care. Documents findings in medical records. Ensures appropriate patient preparation for procedures / surgery and obtains well‑informed signed consent for the procedure.
• Initiates investigations and ensures findings are followed up and recorded. Modifies treatment accordingly after discussing that with the consultant.
• Attends vascular surgery clinics, day surgical units, day medical units and special procedures treatment areas with the consultant.
• Performs any other clinical responsibilities, as assigned.

Academic Responsibilities

Research Responsibilities

Administrative Responsibilities

Education

Graduation from an accredited medical school acceptable to KFSH&RC (Gen.Org).

Experience Required

Five (5) years of training in specialty and subspecialty plus post‑training experience required.

Other Requirements (Certificates)

Refer to the approved Credentialing guidelines.

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