DHA General Practitioner-Home Care

A General Practitioner (GP) with ICU experience in a Home Healthcare setting is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients at home, particularly those requiring post-critical care monitoring, chronic disease management, and continuous medical supervision. The role focuses on delivering safe, high-quality patient care while coordinating with nurses, caregivers, and family members.

Key Responsibilities1. Patient Assessment & Clinical Management

• Conduct comprehensive medical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for home care patients.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Monitor patients recovering from critical illnesses or post-ICU hospitalization.

2. Post-ICU & Critical Care Monitoring

• Manage patients requiring advanced medical supervision such as ventilator-dependent patients, tracheostomy care, and PEG feeding.
• Monitor vital signs, clinical progress, and complications in high-dependency patients.
• Provide medical guidance to home care nurses for complex patient cases.

3. Treatment & Medication Management

• Prescribe medications, therapies, and diagnostic tests as required.
• Review and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress and response.
• Ensure safe medication administration and monitor for adverse reactions.

4. Home Visits & Patient Care Coordination

• Conduct regular home visits to assess patient condition and treatment effectiveness.
• Coordinate with home healthcare nurses, physiotherapists, and caregivers to ensure continuity of care.
• Liaise with hospitals and specialists when escalation of care is required.

5. Emergency Response & Clinical Decision Making

• Identify early signs of medical deterioration and take immediate action.
• Provide urgent medical interventions when necessary before hospital transfer.
• Guide caregivers and nurses on emergency response procedures.

6. Patient & Family Education

• Educate patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
• Provide guidance on wound care, nutrition, infection prevention, and rehabilitation.

7. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Ensure compliance with home healthcare regulations and clinical protocols.
• Prepare clinical reports and follow regulatory standards.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED1.00 - AED2.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Willing to work in HomeCare Setting for Royal Families
• Flexible to work Night Shifts

Experience:

• ICU or CCU : 3 years (Required)