Associate Consultant
Requisition Id:
13337
1. Clinical Competencies
A. Cognitive Clinical Management
- Perform and document detailed history and physical examination
- Formulate differential diagnoses
- Develop and document initial plan of care
- Modify and update daily plan of care
- Write daily progress notes
- Interpret laboratory and radiology results
- Interpret hemodynamic parameters in critically ill patients
- Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries
- Participate in academic and teaching activities (intra & interdepartmental)
B. Clinical Non-Invasive Management
- Obtain and document informed consent
- Perform pre-operative workup
- Order appropriate referrals and investigations
- Prescribe medications and treatment plans
- Order transfusion of blood and blood products
- Manage and adjust artificial feeding modalities
- Ensure accurate documentation and record maintenance
- Ensure compliance with infection control protocols
C. Clinical Invasive Management
- Assist in orthopaedic surgical procedures
- Perform procedures as per granted privileges
- Insert central venous catheter
- Perform oral endotracheal intubation and tracheostomy
- Perform nasogastric intubation and wound dressing
- Insert urethral catheter
- Assist in diagnostic invasive procedures
- Maintain sterile surgical environment in OT
- Provide intraoperative support and post-operative care
2. Clinical Responsibilities
- Perform surgeries and procedures independently as per hospital privileges
- Document operation notes and post-operative care plans
- Verify clinical findings and medication orders by junior staff
- Provide patient education as required
- Ensure all medical records include date, time, name, and signature
- Countersign verbal orders when necessary
- Respond to patient complaints reported by staff
- Authorize patient discharge and guide junior staff accordingly
- Attend all emergencies during on-call duty
- Adhere to hospital policies and procedures
- Ensure quality standards and closure of non-conformities
3. Teaching & Academic Responsibilities
- Actively participate in teaching programs
- Conduct academic sessions for residents and fellows
- Organize workshops, seminars, and conferences (local, regional, national)
- Guide theses for fellows, residents, and PhD candidates
4. Research Responsibilities
- Conduct clinical and medical research
- Contribute to development of new treatment methods and techniques
- Participate in clinical studies and publications
5. Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation
- Ensure adherence to NABH and hospital accreditation standards
- Follow infection control and patient safety protocols