Staff Physician - Cardiothoracic Anesthesia

We are inviting applications from Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologists to join our Integrated Hospital Care Institute. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated anesthesiologists seeking to further their careers within a dynamic anesthesiology practice at the leading hospital in the UAE.Successful candidates will be joining a busy cardiothoracic program that provides services for heart, lung, and liver transplants, and also for interventional and structural cardiology procedures.The ideal candidate will have:Accreditation in transesophageal echocardiographyExperience in thoracic anesthesiology (desirable)See below for the full list of requirements.Job SummaryThis is an Staff Physician (Consultant) position. The physician qualifying for this position will be held responsible for applying medical knowledge and skills to implement anesthetic care plans for CCAD patients within the purview of the Integrated Hospital Care Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD).Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesPreoperative Evaluation:Evaluate patients’ medical histories, physical examinations, and surgical risks to determine anesthetic risk stratification, formulate appropriate anesthetic plans and adequately counsel patients about benefits and alternate plans before they sign informed consents.The anesthesiologist will be expected to develop anesthesia care plans tailored to patients’ individual needs and the complexity of the surgical/non‑surgical procedures involved. Care plans should include strategies to manage potential risks and complications.The anesthesiologist is expected to be proficient in the use of a variety of anesthesia modalities (such as TCI and regional anesthetic techniques), as well as the use of the wide range of invasive and non‑invasive monitoring techniques.Responding to Emergencies:The anesthesiologist must be prepared to respond to an array of emergencies in the clinical care areas where anesthetics are provided.Furthermore, he/she might be called on to assist with the care of critically ill patients in clinical areas across CCAD.Caring with empathy:The anesthesiologist must be capable of providing care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner.The anesthesiologist will be responsible for ensuring that patients recover safely from anesthesia in a level of care that’s appropriate for the patient’s clinical condition.The anesthesiologist must be adept in the hand‑off of patient care (especially critically ill patients).The anesthesiologist will be expected to work collaboratively with CCAD medical and non‑medical staff to ensure the best possible outcomes for the patient, including participation in multi‑disciplinary collaborations and consultations.This includes providing advice and recommendations related to anesthesia/sedation administration or assisting in the development of anesthesia plans for high‑risk patients. Moreover, it includes consulting on pain management care plans for surgical and non‑surgical patients and assisting with life‑threatening emergencies when needed.Continuing Education:The anesthesiologist will be expected to keep up to date with the latest advances in anesthesia techniques, medications, and equipment to provide the best possible care to CCAD patients.He/she will also be expected to meet the CME requirements to maintain DOH licensing in the emirate of Abu Dhabi and in their home countries as well as those needed to maintain CCAD privileges.Administrative functions:The anesthesiologist will be expected to adhere to CCAD policies related to documentation, billing, and key performance indicators (KPIs) that ensure the optimal operations of the clinical environment.He/she may be asked to serve on committees, task forces and performance improvement projects that adhere to the Mubadala ethics and regulatory guidelines.Work hour compliance:The anesthesiologist will be expected to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays according to departmental policies and procedures.Clinical privileges:The anesthesiologist will adhere to the extent of his/her individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the staff physicians’ bylaws.Experience RequirementsCCAD is a tertiary center of surgical excellence therefore Consultant anesthesiologist must meet the following requirements to qualify for employment.Consultant anesthesiologists must have a minimum of:3 years of independent work experience post‑graduation if they completed training in a Tier‑1 classified country.5 years of independent work experience post‑graduation if they completed training in a Tier‑2 classified country.10 years of independent work experience post‑graduation if they completed training in a Tier‑3 classified country.Must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable)Should meet the Maintenance of Certification requirements (where applicable)Demonstrated ability to effective