General Practitioner (Experience in Homecare)

Clinical:                                                                                                                                                                      

Diagnose and treat patients according to established standards of ‘best practice’. The General practitioner’s clinical duties include but are not limited to the following:

• To perform his duties in evaluating homecare and dialysis patients 

• The post holder examines, diagnoses, and treats patients as assigned.

• Participate and perform ward rounds.

• Assess and reassess inpatients as clinically appropriate.

• Evaluate newly referred patients and assess admission illegibility.

• Review appropriate referrals accepted by the facility.

• Oversees the organization of tests, chases and records results.

• Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely manner.

• Reviews results of all investigation and modifies treatment in a timely manner.

• Supervises and supports newly appointed physicians as determined by the physician in charge.

• Liaises with other outsourced medical specialties and support services for additional input as required.

• Oversees preparation of patients for procedures and outsourced surgeries.

• Provides coverage on a rotational basis including days, nights, weekends and public holidays.

• Communicates information to patients and patients ‘families and friends’ (with consent of the patient or relatives) in a timely manner.
• Maintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care.
• Complies with all facility policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, procedures, prescribing and discharge protocols.
• Adheres to established policies regarding patient confidentiality and informed consent.
• Perform other clinical responsibilities as assigned.