Department Chair, Cardiovascular Medicine for Cleveland Clinic AbuDhabi

Job Summary

This is a physician position and is responsible for supporting the Institute Chair through Cardiovascular Medicine leadership at Heart, Vascular
and Thoracic Institute, including all issues regarding leadership, operational, fiscal, and human resource management. This position is
responsible for the integration of Cardiovascular Medicine specialty services into CCAD’s strategic plan.

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities 

Physician responsibilities:

Monitors and provides care to patients at CCAD within Heart and Vascular – Cardiovascular specialty
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

Leadership responsibilities:

Develops a strategic plan for the Department that supports the strategic direction of CCAD
 Defines the Department’s scope and direction in the areas of patient care, education and research
 Creates a vision and supports members of the 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 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.

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 Department.
Ensures that the Department provides appropriate clinical outcomes data and physician level performance metrics to allow for an objective evaluation of clinical performance.
Identifies opportunities for 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 Department and analyzes and explains budget variances
Ensures that all 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 AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will be an ambitious, driven and caring physician with strong leadership, organizational and mentoring skills. They must have at least 10 years of clinical experience and hold certification from the American Board of Cardiology, Fellowship from the Royal College of physicians of Canada or the Royal college of physician’s UK.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is located on Al Maryah Island, the heart of Abu Dhabi’s 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

Any application submitted without a CV will not be considered.

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