Locum Doctor - Somerset West - Faircape Health

Description

Job Description

Faircape Health is extending its subacute care and rehabilitation services to one of its long-term healthcare facilities in Somerset West, Heritage Manor.

The facility caters to patients in need of short-term, long-term, dementia, respite, and palliative care within a secure and nurturing environment.

Our world-class care aims to bridge the gap between hospital and home. Our Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) of leading healthcare professionals administers care in the most therapeutic environment possible and supports healing outcomes in all aspects.

Key Responsibilities

• Upon patient admission, conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' medical conditions, including physical examinations, review of medical history, and diagnostic tests to develop appropriate care plans.
• Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific needs, including medication management, therapy, and other interventions aimed at improving health outcomes.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, therapists, social workers, and specialists, to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of treatment.
• Monitor patients' progress closely, evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans, and make adjustments as necessary to optimise outcomes.
• Provide patients and their families with information about their medical conditions, treatment options, and self-care techniques to promote health and prevent complications.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries on Healthware (electronic platform).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the delivery of sub-acute care services, such as developing protocols, conducting research, and implementing best practices.
• Provide urgent/emergency telephonic cover to the nursing staff in medical emergencies as needed, providing timely and appropriate medical interventions to stabilise patients' conditions and prevent further deterioration.
• Establish connections and nurture relationships with specialists who refer patients in Somerset West.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB).
• Proven post-community service.
• Proven experience in internal medicine, family medicine, geriatrics, palliative care is beneficial.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary and nursing team environment advantageous.

Attributes and Skills

• Medical Expertise: Proficiency in diagnosing and treating various medical conditions, with a strong understanding of evidence-based practices.
• Good Critical Thinking Skills: Capacity to analyse complex medical situations, make sound clinical judgments, and adapt treatment plans as necessary.
• Ethical Practice: Commitment to upholding medical ethics, patient confidentiality, and professional standards in all aspects of clinical practice.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals.
• Meticulous attention to detail in medical documentation, patient histories, and treatment plans to ensure accuracy and quality of care.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, fostering trust and understanding.
• Crisis Management Abilities: Ability to remain calm under pressure and effectively coordinate response efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of patients and staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build and maintain positive relationships.

Specific Requirements

• Clear health record.
• Clear criminal record.
• Clear credit record.
• Contactable references.
• MPS/insurance membership and active HPCSA registration.

Benefits

Weekends: 08h00 until patient rounds are completed (6 weekend days a month for approximately 5 hours).

An hourly rate of R536.00 weekdays, a daily on-call rate of R1183.00 for Saturday and R1774.00 for Sunday, and an additional fee of R178.00 per patient.