Emergency Physician at Cedarcrest Hospitals

Job Code: #EP00001

The Role

• The Emergency Physician who reports to the Executive Director / Head of Medicine will be responsible for treating infections and injuries in the hospital emergency ward.
• The incumbent duties will include requesting medical tests, performing follow-up visits, and creating treatment plans.
• The incumbent other responsibilities will include treating patients with life-threatening illnesses, establishing effective patient care plans, and referring patients to the appropriate specialists.
• The Emergency Physician will supervise the functioning of the Emergency Department (ED), from arrival to admission / discharge of patients, and in collaboration with other hospital departments.
• The role holder will also be responsible for providing the best medical care to patients and will be involved in triage, patient flow and implementation of protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients that enter the emergency room immediately and oversee emergency patient's recovery.
• Conduct follow-up visits to monitor the patient's condition.
• Request the appropriate medical tests and based on them, follow a treatment plan.
• Develop effective patient care plans.
• Refer patients to the appropriate specialists.
• Ensure that patients are stable before transferring them to the proper department for further evaluation.
• Manage and organise the emergency department through supervision and organisation of all emergency activities and staf
• Provide instructions for discharge and any relevant paperwork.
• Ensure quality of care through regular staff training, meetings and evaluations
• Maintain the patient's medical records.
• Coordinate with different ER departments to ensure patients receive the necessary treatment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS) registered with MDCN with a valid practicing license.
• 2-4 years' experience as an emergency specialist with six months in ER or
• A license to practice medicine.
• Self-driven with a solution-orientated approach
• Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) or advanced trauma life support (ATLS) training
• In-depth knowledge of current medical treatments and procedures.
• Great attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to think and act quickly in a stressful environment.

Special Conditions:

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• The employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes.