ASSISTANT CONSULTANT, MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

Description

Job Description

Assists in providing medical care in the field of Medical Oncology, and supervises interns and residents, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the Hospital’s policies and procedures

Requirements

Required Skills & Documents

• ✓Assists the Consultant in providing required patient care and management in the field of Medical Oncology, in accordance with standards of medical care laid down by the Hospital.
• ✓Provides high-quality patient care in all aspects of Medical Oncology according to his/her approved clinical privileges.
• ✓Provides consultation (inpatient, and emergency room) upon request and responds in a timely manner within the prescribed timeframe as outlined in the Hospital’s policy.
• ✓Responsible for the timely completion, competencies, accuracy and legibility of the medical record.
• ✓Provide son-call service and ensures availability and response time within the prescribed timeframe in accordance with Hospital policy.
• ✓Conducts daily morning rounds to identify patients ready for discharge. Ensures that discharge orders are written 24 hours prior to discharge.
• ✓Performs other clinical responsibilities related to the specialty, as assigned.
• ✓Provides orientation, bedside training and supervision to interns, residents and fellows as assigned.
• ✓Participates in department’s educational activities and training programs of the department. Partakes in national and international medical conferences.
• ✓Maintains and enhances professional knowledge and continuing education requirements.