Visiting Consultant

Requisition Id: 6940

About NH:

Narayana Health, one of India's largest and World's most economical healthcare service providers is set to emerge as a global industry model for its ability to reconcile quality, affordability, scale, transparency, credibility and sustainable profitability. From 300 beds hospital in 2001, Narayana Health has grown to a 6900 beds healthcare conglomerate in 2014 with 26 hospitals present in 16 Cities within the country and also has International Presence in Cayman.

NH has been known for its cost - cutting approach and ranked 36th among World's 50 Most Innovative Companies by Fast Companies in 2012. NH has also been a proud recipient of Frost & Sullivan India Healthcare Excellence Awards 2012 in the category Healthcare Service Provider Company of the Year and FICCI Health Care Excellence Award 2012 for Addressing Industry Issues.

Job Purpose: To examine and diagnose patients referred for the specialty, including pre and post-procedure care for patients.

Job Responsibilities:

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY

To be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
To interact and communicate and develop good relations with other departments and ensure teamwork and co-operation amongst staff.
To attend to patient’s complaints reported by the registrars or nursing staff as & when required
To actively promotes practices that save company resources and minimize wastage.
To comply with hospital policies, Quality Standard, etc.
To place high priority on achieving customer satisfaction.
To be able to adhere to patient confidentiality, medical records management.
To adhere to proper immunization, vaccination and maintain hand hygiene.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITY

To provide patient care via outpatient consultations and inpatient rounds as per the privileges bestowed.
To assess the patients on admission, take detailed history and physically examine the patient
To analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
To examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and procedural risk.
To be responsible for sending the patient for the appropriate cross referrals & investigation
To follow established techniques during the procedure
To prescribe preoperative and post- procedure treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics and preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area
To check the dosage, frequency, route of administrations of all medications, considering all precautions.
To continually monitor and review patient progress and adjust the management plan when necessary
To complete the In-Patient rounds daily and fill the case sheets and progress notes without fail.
To be responsible for providing adequate treatment to the patient as advised.
To supervise/ coordinate with the nurses, residents, and other medical staff to ensure proper medical care to the patient
To do patient/patient relative counselling and provide advice about diet, exercise, and other lifestyle matters
To take appropriate initiatives in Medical Emergencies when required.
To prepare the discharge summaries and brief the patient about the medications on discharge.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Education: MBBS, Post Graduation/Superspecialisation in specialty.

Registration: Registered under any state Medical Council recognized by MCI

Knowledge & Skills Required: Knowledge of clinical principles, techniques and procedures for the delivery of effective patient care. Good communication & interpersonal skills. Be proactive, punctual and empathetic