Specialist Emergency Medicine Physician

About the role

A leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE is hiring a full-time Specialist Emergency Medicine physician. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in emergency patient assessment, trauma management, advanced resuscitation and acute medical care, and is offered a competitive salary and a rewarding professional environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients with acute illnesses, injuries and medical emergencies
• Treat cardiac emergencies, respiratory distress, stroke, shock and other life-threatening conditions
• Manage trauma cases, fractures, burns and emergency surgical presentations
• Perform emergency procedures such as airway management, intubation, wound suturing and vascular access within clinical privileges
• Lead or take part in CPR, advanced life support and emergency stabilization
• Rapidly assess, triage and prioritize patients, interpret investigations (ECG, labs, X-ray, CT, bedside ultrasound) and plan emergency treatment
• Coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges, and collaborate with intensivists, cardiologists, surgeons and anesthesiologists
• Maintain accurate records and comply with DOH regulations, emergency protocols, infection control and patient safety

Required profile

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Emergency Medicine
• Board certification or equivalent specialist-level qualification; American, UK, Canadian, Australian, European or other international qualifications are highly desirable
• Minimum 3-5 years of post-specialization experience preferred, subject to licensing requirements
• Eligible for DOH Specialist Emergency Medicine classification/license in Abu Dhabi, subject to UAE PQR requirements

Required skills

• Emergency resuscitation, trauma management, airway management and acute stabilization
• ACLS and BLS certifications preferred; ATLS and PALS are added advantages

What we offer

• Competitive salary and employment benefits
• Modern emergency department facilities and advanced medical technology
• Medical insurance and annual leave, subject to employment terms
• Career growth and professional development, with licensing assistance for eligible candidates