Pulmonologist

Job Description

PulmonologistBasic FunctionProvides specialized clinical services to JHAH patients for the diagnosis and management of lung diseases.ScopeThe Pulmonologist is a staff member of the Specialty Medicine Department, and provides clinical care and consultative services to inpatients and outpatients with lung disorders. Will fulfill duties for which he or she is qualified to meet organizational needs. Reports to the Chief of the Division of Specialty Medicine.Principal ContactsHas daily contact with patients, family members, staff, nurses, allied health professionals, administrators and physicians.Principal Duties

1. Provides person-centered care and consultations to inpatients and outpatients in the area of expertise
2. Provides diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in accordance with the highest standards of care and within the delineation of privileges as recommended by the Chief of the Division, and approved by the JHAH Credentialing and Privileging Committee.
3. Completes all medical documentation and reports in a timely and professional manner.
4. Develops collegial relationships and works collaboratively other physicians, nurses, allied health providers and administrators across departments and districts at JHAH. Actively participates as a member of multi-disciplinary teams and is a team player.
5. Shares in the on call responsibilities according to operational need. Responds to emergency requests for assistance from the emergency rooms at all JHAH facilities.
6. Actively participates in the monthly Unit, Division, Department and Hospital staff, clinical, education and research meetings.
7. Contributes to the educational activities of the Division, by attending Grand Rounds, Journal Clubs and fosters the education or professional development of trainees or other health care professionals.
8. Participates in interdisciplinary, interdepartmental and performance and quality improvement activities including committee service within JHAH.
9. Promptly responds to all JHAH queries regarding medical documentation, coding, patient concerns, or risk management.
10. Participates in the development and implementation of administrative policies, medical practice procedures, clinical guidelines, and standard operating procedure

• Three to five years of residency training in internal medicine in a recognized training program.
• Two (2) years of fellowship training in Pulmonology in a recognized training program.
• In the UK system, at least two years of registrar jobs in pulmonology following his/her qualification in internal medicine.
• Three years of practice in the field of pulmonology post board.

• Excellent command of verbal and written English.
• Ability to adjust to group practice in a medical environment.

Keyskills :
Emergency Response Diagnostic Standard Operating Procedure Internal Medicine Risk Management English clinical care consultative services pulmonology

About Company

one of the world’s largest energy companies – have led the way in our respective fields. So when, in 2013, we joined forces to create a brand-new health service for Saudi Aramco employees and their dependents – expanding on the capabilities of the company’s long-established medical facilities – we knew an exciting future was in store.