Basic Function

To provide Saudi Aramco’s population with comprehensive orthopedic care both in prevention and in active management. The latter includes, clinical evaluation, diagnosis, non-operative and operative treatment in the out-patient and in-patient setup. To be the ultimate resource to the other health care members in the field of musculoskeletal care.

Scope

Incumbent is an Orthopedist who provides comprehensive orthopedic care to all assigned patients including out-patients, in-patients and emergency patients and including pre- and post-operative cases and all orthopedic procedures within incumbent’s competence. Work is primarily at The JHAH Health Center but can be assigned to any District or hospital.  Incumbent is under general professional and administrative supervision of the Chief of Orthopedic Services Division.

Principal Contacts

Contacts are primarily with patients and their relatives. Other healthcare professionals: Specialists, primary care physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, etc.

Principal Duties

1. The orthopedic profession exists for the primary purpose of caring for the patient. The physician/patient relationship is the central focus of all ethical concerns. The orthopedic surgeon should be dedicated to providing competent medical service with compassion and respect.
2. Provide comprehensive orthopedic care to all assigned patients.
3. Provide after hours, weekends and holiday orthopedic coverage (emergency and in-patient), sharing the on-call schedule with other orthopedic surgeons.
4. Participates and contributes in the Continuing Medical Education (Grand Rounds, M&M, Journal Club, Lectures to other physicians) as instructed by the Chief of Orthopedics.
5. Participates and contributes to the Quality Improvement and Assurance Program (M&M Peer Review, Case Review, etc.) as instructed by the Chief of Orthopedics.
6. Maintains complete and accurate documentation in the medical records (in-patient and out-patient) of all patients encountered by him.
7. Consults and discusses with the Chief of Orthopedics, any difficult case problems, special problems, and interests. Concern cases for referral outside Dhahran Health Center and any other matter of potential repercussion.
8. Adheres to the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the JHAH Medical Organization and assures that all work is performed in keeping with the established standards of the Joint Commission International (JCI).
9. The Orthopedic Surgeon must continually strive to maintain and improve medical knowledge and to make relevant information available to patients, colleagues and the public.
10. The Orthopedic Surgeon should promote the development of an expert healthcare team that will work together harmoniously to provide optimal patient care.
11. The orthopedic surgeon must respect the rights of patients, of colleagues and of other health professionals and must safeguard patient confidence within the constraints of the law.

Experience : Three (3) or more years of experience in Orthopedics.

Certifications/Other requirements as applicable

• English language is required as it is the common language of the employee/dependent service user nationalities.  A
• Arabic fluency desirable but not mandatory.

Basic Function

Generates radiation therapy treatment plans and dose calculations necessary for patient treatment and in consultation with radiation oncologists and medical physicists.

Scope

The Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology team who has detailed knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment, is proficient in modern radiation oncology procedures i.e , 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SRS/SBRT, 4D Gating  and has the education and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distributions and dose calculations in collaboration with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist.

Principal Contacts

Has daily contact with patients, physicians, physicist, nursing staff, clerical personnel and all other disciplines as required.

Principal Duties

1. Performs all aspects of treatment planning tasks including image registration, contouring normal structures, and generation of treatment plans.
2. Together with the medical physicist, evaluates treatment plans to ensure that these fulfil the treatment prescription, considering dose-limiting structures and document dose in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription.
3. Assists with treatment simulations and tumor localization on dedicated devices, including CT, MRI, and PET when indicated, for radiation oncology treatment planning.
4. Supervises, performs, or assists in the planning of the fabrication of custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices.
5. Supervises, performs, or assist sin the planning of the production of moulds, casts, and other immobilization devices.
6. Advises the therapist staff in the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
7. Performs calculations for the accurate delivery of the Radiation Oncologist’s prescribed dose, document all pertinent information in the patient record.
8. Performs, or assists in the application of specific methods of dosimetry including ion chamber, diode, or film measurement as directed by the Medical Physicist.
9. Teaches applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students and residents, as assigned.
10. Participates in clinical research for the development and implementation of new techniques.
11. Participates in continuing education in the area of current treatment planning techniques, and advances in medical dosimetry.
12. Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
13. Prepares written documentation as required by the service, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports and other such reports
14. Maintains adequate records, statistics, documentation policies and procedures for radiation therapy.
15. Advises the designated staff of all policy decisions and protocol that’s are related to Radiation Therapy Service, Hospital and Company.
16. Participates and supports Saudization program.
17. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
18. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by Radiation oncology unit head or Medical Physicist.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Therapy.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years working at a radiation therapist, and
• Minimum 2 years as dosimetrist post certification

Certifications/Other requirements as applicable

• Passed the examination given by the American Registry of Radiology Technology (A.R.R.T) or its equivalent from their respective country.
• Certification of the Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD) is preferred, equivalent considered.
• Meets the Saudi commission for health specialties requirements.
• Must be proficient in English language. Arabic is desirable.

Basic Function

Provides specialized clinical services to JHAH patients who are critically ill.

Scope

The Adult Intensivist is a staff member of the Specialty Medicine Department, and provides clinical care and consultative services to critically ill patients with either medical and or surgical disorders. Will fulfill additional duties for which he or she is qualified to meet organizational needs. Reports to the Chief of the Division of Specialty Medicine.

Principal Contacts

Has daily contact with patients, family members, staff, nurses, allied health professionals, administrators and physicians.

Principal Duties

1. Provides person-centered care and consultations to inpatients and outpatients in the area of expertise
2. Provides diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in accordance with the highest standards of care and within the delineation of privileges as recommended by the Chief of the Division, and approved by the JHAH Credentialing and Privileging Committee.
3. Completes all medical documentation and reports in a timely and professional manner.
4. Develops collegial relationships and works collaboratively other physicians, nurses, allied health providers and administrators across departments and districts at JHAH. Actively participates as a member of multi-disciplinary teams and is a team player.
5. Shares in the on call responsibilities according to operational need.  Responds to emergency requests for assistance from the emergency rooms at all JHAH facilities.
6. Actively participates in the monthly Unit, Division, Department and Hospital staff, clinical, education and research meetings.
7. Contributes to the educational activities of the Division, by attending Grand Rounds, Journal Clubs and fosters the education or professional development of trainees or other health care professionals.
8. Participates in interdisciplinary, interdepartmental and performance and quality improvement activities including committee service within JHAH.
9. Promptly responds to all JHAH queries regarding medical documentation, coding, patient concerns, or risk management.

Experience

Three (3) years of practice in the field of critical care and proof of expertise in that discipline.

Certifications/Other requirements as applicable

• Excellent command of verbal and written English.
• Ability to adjust to group practice in an industrial environment.
• Computer skills