JOB SUMMARY This is a physician position and is responsible for the overall leadership of Imaging Institute, including all issues regarding leadership, operational, fiscal and human resource management. This position is responsible for the integration of all Imaging Institute services into CCAD’s strategic plan. Physician responsibilities: − Monitors and provides care to patients at CCAD within Imaging Institute − Prescribes or administers medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury − Provides specific treatments and/or performs operations to treat patient medical conditions − Evaluates patient and records applicable notes about patient’s condition for purposes of serving as a record of treatment and/or making a possible referral to another member of the health care professional team − Liaisons with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatment − Supplies, provides and manages care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner − Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Medical Staff − Responsible party for the quality and safety of each procedure, and for determining the technical protocol for each procedure, aiming to achieve the “ALARA” principle of radiation exposure to the patient and caregivers (AS LOW AS REASONABLY ACHIEVABLE), as detailed in the policy and procedure document (SOP Number: IMG_SOP_205) titled “Duties and Responsibilities for Physicians Practicing at CCAD around Radiology Safety”, and in the Imaging Institute operating manual. Leadership responsibilities: − Develops a strategic plan for the Institute/Department that supports the strategic direction of CCAD − Defines the Institute/Department’s scope and direction in the areas of patient care, education and research − Creates a vision and supports members of the Institute/Department in their pursuit of excellence in the areas of patient care, education and research − Recommends criteria for selecting the department's or services professional staff and choose or recommend individuals who meet those criteria. − Recommends space, medical technology, equipment, staffing, and other resources needed by the department or service and have a process in place to respond to shortages. − Provides orientation and training for all staff of the duties and responsibilities for the department or service to which they are assigned. − Responsible for recommending and monitoring outside sources of services that relate to the specialty. − Promotes the retention of employees − Assesses the cost effectiveness of practice at CCAD and recommends methods by which the most economical use of equipment, supplies and pharmaceuticals can be assured without compromising the medical necessities of treatment − Develops and implements, in cooperation with Nursing, Administration and the Medical Staff, patient care policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols and periodically updates them as needed − Cooperates with leadership of other Institutes/Departments in setting strategy and providing care to patients − Participates as a member of the Medical Executive Committee (MEC) and assumes administrative responsibilities on behalf of the organization as required − Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures are defined and carried out. − Responsible for administrative oversight are defined and carried out. − Responsible for maintaining quality control programs are defined and carried out. − Responsible for recommending outside sources of radiology and diagnostic imaging services are defined and carried out. − Responsible for monitoring and reviewing all radiology and diagnostic imaging services are defined and carried out. Operational responsibilities: − Oversees and resolves issues relating to resource utilization, productivity and other administrative functions − Monitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of patient care provided within the Institute/Department − Ensures that the Institute/Department provides appropriate clinical outcomes data and physician level performance metrics to allow for an objective evaluation of clinical performance − Identifies opportunities for Institute/Departmental performance improvement from both a clinical and administrative perspective and works toward enhancing performance to meet or exceed standards Fiscal responsibilities: − Adheres to budget for the Institute/Department and analyzes and explains budget variances − Ensures that all Institute/Department expenditures are in accordance with current CCAD policy Human Resources Management responsibilities: − Participates in reviewing and approving plans and expenses involved in the recruitment of staff members − Performs annual professional review for staff − Monitors and ensures high quality education and research programs − Recommends compensation adjustments or requirements that are within budget guidelines − Helps to arbitrate disputes regarding compensation − Recruits physician staff through a careful review of candidates and selection process EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: − For Physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than two (2) years additional experience post qualification − For Physicians from Tier 2 countries, not less than five (5) years additional experience post qualification − 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) − All physicians working with radiation devices or radioactive materials should strictly adhere to the FANR regulations and local policy and procedures. They are responsible for maintaining awareness and adhering to applicable requirements of end practices established radiation safety standards. − Should pass radiation safety training and exam given initially for new Caregivers and then annually to be able to use radiation devices or handle radioactive materials. Additional training and exam on dosimetry is provided prior to using Radiation monitoring badges. − Must hold a valid be license by DoH for use of radiation devices or radioactive materials. If physician fail to comply with regulations, their privileges to use radiation devices or radioactive materials will be reviewed and if needed revoked by the radiation safety committee. The reviews and actions will be documented and saved in the radiation safety committee records. − All physicians working with radiation should go through application training provided by the vendor of the radiation producing machines prior to operation. − Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of health care professionals − Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff − Ability to speak and write in English is required − Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: − MD, MBBS, MBChB or DO (only if the specialization is obtained from one of the following: American Board of Medical Specialties or Certificates of Specializations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada) or equivalent qualification from an accredited Institution and completion of specialty qualification as per the Recognized Specialty Certificate table listed in Healthcare Professionals Qualification Requirements 2017. **Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi** Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is located on Al Maryah Island, the heart of Abu Dhabis new central business district. It shares the island with a hotel, stock exchange, and office buildings. Access to the island is by multiple bridges to the mainland. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a unique and unparalleled extension of the Cleveland Clinic model of care, providing a spectrum of specialty services that are designed to cater to the healthcare needs of Abu Dhabi and the region. One of the objectives of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is to address the needs of patients currently traveling abroad for treatment. Like its counterpart in the United States, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a physician-led medical facility, served by Western-trained, North American board-certified (or equivalent) physicians. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi offers the most advanced tertiary medical services in the region through a comprehensive range of specialties and subspecialties. Local and international patients are cared for in an environment that combines excellent amenities and service standards with the highest quality patient care and superior clinical outcomes. The hospital is designed to offer state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment capabilities, and to utilize advanced technologies in surgery, imaging, telemedicine, and electronic medical records. Ownership Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is one of a number of initiatives led by Mubadala Healthcare. Estimated Service Area This strategically located multi-specialty tertiary care facility with adjacent clinic houses five clinic floors, three diagnostic and treatment levels, and thirteen floors of critical and acute inpatient units totaling 364 beds (expandable to 490). Additional space has been incorporated for operational and support departments, retailers, a conference center, and a high-fidelity clinical simulation center. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi hosts the latest technologies in surgery, imaging, telemedicine, and electronic medical records, integrating systems in a manner that is first of its kind in the country and the Middle East healthcare region. State-of-the-art imaging equipment like CTs, MRIs, and procedural suites, along with technologically advanced and modern patient rooms, serve local and international patients in an environment that combines excellent amenities with world-class medical care. Number of Beds 364 beds (expandable to 490) **Community Details** Information about Abu Dhabi: Visit Abu Dhabi (http://visitabudhabi.ae/en/default.aspx) Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority Any application submitted without a CV will not be considered. _Please be advised that all information entered in your application will only be shared with Cleveland Clinic and will not be distributed to third parties._ Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities