General Practitioner
REF 1502056
06.04.2024 | Dubai | full time
- General
- Location: Dubai
- Occupancy: full time
- To join : immediately
- Description
- Hiring Homecare GP
Female
Must Have experience in homecare
A homecare general practitioner is a healthcare professional who provides primary medical care to patients in their own homes. Their job description typically includes the following responsibilities:
Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients health conditions, including physical examinations, reviewing medical history, and assessing vital signs.
Diagnosis and Treatment: Make accurate diagnoses based on the assessment findings and develop appropriate treatment plans. Prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, and provide necessary medical interventions.
Chronic Disease Management: Monitor and manage chronic conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory diseases. Regularly review patients medication regimens and provide necessary adjustments.
Preventive Care: Promote preventive healthcare measures and advise patients on lifestyle modifications, immunizations, and screenings for early detection of diseases.
Care Coordination: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses, therapists, and social workers, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for patients. Coordinate referrals to specialists or other healthcare services as needed.
Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on managing their health conditions, medication adherence, and self-care techniques. Provide guidance on disease prevention and health promotion.
Home Visits: Conduct home visits to assess patients living conditions, ensure safety, and evaluate any environmental factors that may affect their health. Provide medical care and interventions within the home setting.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including patient histories, examination findings, treatment plans, and progress notes. Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards of patient confidentiality.
Emergency Response: Handle medical emergencies that may arise during home visits, including stabilizing patients, arranging for emergency transportation, and coordinating with hospitals or emergency services.
Continuous Professional Development: Stay updated with the latest medical research, guidelines, and advancements in the field of general practice. Participate in professional development activities to enhance knowledge and skills.
Communication: Establish effective communication with patients, their families, and other healthcare providers. Address patients concerns, provide clear explanations of medical conditions and treatment options, and ensure informed decision-making.
- Requirements
- Successful completion of a 3-year residency training program.
Registration with an appropriate health professions board.
Proven experience as a General Practitioner.
Adherence to health and ethical codes, including when under duress.
Attendance at medical conferences.
Personable, supportive disposition.
Strong ability to triage and multitask.
Excellent administrative skills.
- Provisions
- Salary: to be discussed
- Publisher
- direct employer
- up to 50 employees