Visiting Consultant

Requisition Id: 9435

Job Responsibilities:

• GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY

• To be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

• To interact and communicate and develop good relations with other departments and ensure teamwork and co-operation amongst staff.

• To attend to patient’s complaints reported by the registrars or nursing staff as & when required

• To actively promotes practices that save company resources and minimize wastage.

• To comply with hospital policies, Quality Standard, etc.

• To place high priority on achieving customer satisfaction.

• To be able to adhere to patient confidentiality, medical records management.

• To adhere to proper immunization, vaccination and maintain hand hygiene.

• CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITY

• To provide patient care via outpatient consultations and inpatient rounds as per the privileges bestowed.

• To assess the patients on admission, take detailed history and physically examine the patient

• To analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.

• To examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and procedural risk.

• To be responsible for sending the patient for the appropriate cross referrals & investigation

• To follow established techniques during the procedure

• To prescribe preoperative and post- procedure treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics and preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area

• To check the dosage, frequency, route of administrations of all medications, considering all precautions.

• To continually monitor and review patient progress and adjust the management plan when necessary

• To complete the In-Patient rounds daily and fill the case sheets and progress notes without fail.

• To be responsible for providing adequate treatment to the patient as advised.

• To supervise/ coordinate with the nurses, residents, and other medical staff to ensure proper medical care to the patient

• To do patient/patient relative counselling and provide advice about diet, exercise, and other lifestyle matters

• To take appropriate initiatives in Medical Emergencies when required.

• To prepare the discharge summaries and brief the patient about the medications on discharge.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Education: MBBS, Post Graduation/Superspecialisation in specialty.

Registration: Registered under any state Medical Council recognized by MCI

Knowledge & Skills Required: Knowledge of clinical principles, techniques and procedures for the delivery of effective patient care. Good communication & interpersonal skills. Be proactive, punctual and empathetic