Staff Physician, Heart Failure/Cardiac Transplantation for Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Staff Physician, Heart Failure/Cardiac Transplantation for Cleveland Clinic Abu DhabiJoin to apply for the Staff Physician, Heart Failure/Cardiac Transplantation for Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi role at Cleveland ClinicJob SummaryThe Heart Vascular and Thoracic Institute at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is welcoming applications for a consultant position in the Heart failure, cardiac transplant and mechanical circulatory assist section. The role will require you to integrate into a high functioning multidisciplinary heart failure section that is the only program providing cardiothoracic transplantation and LVAD insertion in the United Arab Emirates We are looking for a passionate early to mid-career physician with exceptional clinical skills, and a strong background of independent academic performance who will assist in crafting its development nationally, regionally and internationally. The role will have additional teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate and postgraduate level with a potential for advancement to section, depart and institutional leadership positionsPRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Physician responsibilities:Monitors and provides care to patients at CCAD within the Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic InstitutePrescribes or administers medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injuryProvides specific treatments and/or performs operations to treat patient medical conditionsEvaluates patient and records applicable notes about patient's condition for purposes of serving as a record of treatment and/or making a possible referral to another member of the health care professional teamLiaisons with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatmentSupplies, provides and manages care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive mannerAdheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Medical Staff.Leadership responsibilities:Helps develop a strategic plan for the section of heart failure/ cardiac transplantation.Helps create a vision and supports members of the section in their pursuit of excellence in the areas of patient care, education, and researchRecommends space, medical technology, equipment, staffing, and other resources needed by section and have a process in place to respond to shortages.Responsible for recommending and monitoring outside sources of services that relate to the heart failure/retention.Assesses the cost effectiveness of practice at CCAD and recommends methods by which the most economical use of equipment, supplies and pharmaceuticals can be assured without compromising the medical necessities of treatmentOperational responsibilities:Monitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of patient care provided within the sectionEnsures that the section provides appropriate clinical outcomes data and physician level performance metrics to allow for an objective evaluation of clinical performanceIdentifies opportunities for section performance improvement from both a clinical and administrative perspective and works toward enhancing performance to meet or exceed standardsHuman Resources Management responsibilities:Performs annual professional review for staffMonitors and ensures high quality education and research programsEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:For Physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than four (4) years additional experience post qualificationMust hold a valid License/ Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable)Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of health care professionalsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staffAbility to speak and write in English is requiredEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: MD, MBBS, MBChB or DO (only if the specialization is obtained from one of the following: American Board of Medical Specialties or Certificates of Specializations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada) or equivalent qualification from an accredited Institution and completion of specialty qualification as per the Recognized Specialty Certificate table listed in Healthcare Professionals Qualification Requirements 2022.Cleveland Clinic Abu DhabiCleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is located on Al Maryah Island, the heart of Abu Dhabi's new central business district. It shares the island with a hotel, stock exchange, and office buildings. Access to the island is by multiple bridges to the mainland. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a unique and unparalleled extension of the Cleveland Clinic model of care, providing a spectrum of specialty services that are designed to cater to the healthcare needs of Abu Dhabi and the region. One of the objectives of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is to address the needs of patients currently traveling abroad for treatment. Like its counterpart in the United States, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a physician-led medical facility, served by Western-trained, North American board-certified (or equivalent) physicians. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi offers the most advanced tertiary medical services in the region through a comprehensive range of specialties and subspecialties. Local and international patients are cared for in an environment that combines excellent amenities and service standards with the highest quality patient care and superior clinical outcomes. The hospital is designed to offer state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment capabilities, and to utilize advanced technologies in surgery, imaging, telemedicine, and electronic medical records. #J-18808-Ljbffr