Staff Physician, Oculoplastic Surgeon Ophthalmology for Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

JOB SUMMARY: This is a physician position and is responsible for applying medical knowledge and skills to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of illnesses for patients within the Integrated Surgical Institute - Ophthalmology specialty at CCAD. This position treats patients directly and/or may make referrals to different members of the health care professional team at CCAD.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors and provides care to patients at CCAD within the Integrated Surgical Institute - Ophthalmology specialty
• Prescribes or administers medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury
• Analyzes records, reports and test results to diagnose patient's medical condition
• Interacts with patient to gather additional history and information about medical condition
• Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patient
• Provides specific treatments and/or performs operations to treat patient medical conditions
• Evaluates 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 medical staff team
• Liaisons with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatment
• Performs surgical procedures and operations as appropriate
• Supplies and provides care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner
• Follows ethical and regulatory guidelines
• Takes part in administrative functions that ensure the continued operations of the clinical environment, such as committees, task forces and performance improvement measures
• Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Medical Staff
• Provides supervision and training to residents and students

Experience Requirements

• For Physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than two (2) years after obtaining main specialty qualification. One (1) year of experience after obtaining sub-specialty qualification.
• For Physicians from Tier 2 countries, not less than five (5) years after obtaining main specialty qualification. Four (4) year of experience after obtaining sub-specialty qualification.
• Fellowship or subspecialty training focused on Oculoplastics/Orbit
• Must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable)

Qualification Requirements

• MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent basic medical degree
• Completion of a recognized specialization in Ophthalmology from countries are listed in the DOH PQR

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