General Practitioner (Pediatrics)

ob Summary

Responsible for the medical care of the patients presenting to pediatrics. He/she is to receive the patient, perform full assessment, initiate medical care and discharge the patient safely from the unit.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures through his/her actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the Care National Hospital.

• Triage patients to medical care according to the acuity of their illness, in cooperation with the Physiotherapist and occupational therapist.

• Performs a full assessment of the patient including history taking, physical examination, routine diagnostic tests and investigations.

• Initiates the proper medical care/treatment as appropriate.

• Should be able to handle and manage all surgical, orthopedic, medical and pediatric cases.

• Refers patient to other physicians of relevant specialties for consultation or continuation of specialized medical care or admission when needed.

• Documents all the above procedures as per the Care National Hospital Rules and Regulations.

• Shares and participates in the departments’ education and training activities.

• Abides by the Policies and Procedures of the department and the Care National Hospital.

• Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employee’s knowledge, skills and abilities.