ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT, DERMATOLOGY

Responsible for evaluation and management of patients particularly in the field of dermatological diseases. Essential Responsibilities and Duties Clinical Responsibilities1. Provides required patient care and management in the field of Dermatology in accordance with the standards of medical care laid down by KFSH&RC.2. Assumes responsibility for patients under his 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.3. Complies with all hospital standards and policies pertaining to acceptance, eligibility, admission processes, consultation, daily patient care, operating room, outpatient practices, and patient discharge.4. Admits patients, initiates investigations and ensures findings are recorded. Assesses patients' diseases or conditions to determine appropriate therapeutic modalities/procedures.5. Conducts ward rounds as per policy and reassesses inpatients under care. Documents findings in medical records.6. Ensures appropriate patient preparation for all related procedures including laser surgery and performs all related procedures including laser surgery as indicated in the signed privilege form.7. Follows up on investigation results for inpatients and outpatients and modifies treatment accordingly.8. Attends speciality clinics, outpatient clinics, day surgical units, day medical units, special procedures, treatment areas and shares on-call schedule as per requirements