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Rheumatology Consultant
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- LocationAd Dammām, Saudi Arabia
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IndustryMedical
Job Description
Job Requirements:
- Phd or Equivalent in Rheumatology Subspeciality.
- Certification in Specialty must be recognized by the Saudi comission.
- 5+ years of Experience after certification.
- A valid Saudi license is a must.
Job Description:
- Prescribing medications to treat conditions such as arthritis or Lupus.
- Conducting physical examinations, including taking x-rays and MRIs as needed to diagnose conditions.
- Performing biopsies to remove tissue samples for analysis by a pathologist or other specialist.
- Providing consultations to other physicians regarding difficult cases that they are unable to diagnose or treat.
- Diagnosing patients with rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren’s syndrome, scleroderma, and osteoarthritis.
- Performing clinical research to advance the understanding of rheumatic diseases.
- Referring patients to other specialists when appropriate to help them manage their conditions.
- Prescribing medications to treat rheumatic diseases and other conditions that cause inflammation in the body.
- Teaching patients how to manage their condition, work with their physician on a treatment plan, and prevent flare-ups of their disease from occurring.
