Locum Doctor
Overview
Faircape Health is seeking an experienced Locum Doctor to join their multidisciplinary healthcare team at Heritage Manor in Somerset West. This role involves managing medically complex rehabilitation and long-term care patients in a ward-based environment, emphasizing patient care, rehabilitation, and chronic disease management.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
- 3 years + post-community service experience
- Experience in internal medicine, family medicine, geriatrics, or palliative care
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive medical assessments on admission, including physical examinations, medical history reviews, and interpretation of diagnostic results.
- Develop and implement individualised treatment plans, including medication management and rehabilitative interventions.
- Take ownership of ongoing clinical management and medical decision-making.
- Manage patients with multiple co-morbidities and rehabilitation-related complications.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure continuity and coordination of patient care.
- Provide clinical guidance and support to nursing teams.
- Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and adjust care plans as required.
- Communicate clearly with patients and families, providing education on medical conditions.
- Maintain accurate medical records on Healthware (electronic platform).
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide urgent/emergency telephonic medical support to nursing staff.
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