Resident Physician

The Resident Physician of Home Healthcare Team will manage the clients' acute and chronic medical conditions through regular home visits and telehealth service.

• Provide medical consultation through regular home visits or telehealth service
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to develop holistic care plans for clients and optimize their medical conditions and functional status
• Engage clients and/ or next-of-kin to develop a care plan that is aligned with the clients' preferences and goals of care
• Perform bedside procedures such as venipuncture, urinary catheterization, and management of simple tubes and drains
• Titrate and prescribe medication for the clients
• Assist with referral to other internal services eg Home Nursing or Home therapy or external social services if required
• Ensure accurate documentation of medical records
• Provide medical reports, memos, referrals if required
• Attend continuing medical education (CME) teaching sessions and workshops/conferences to keep abreast of medical knowledge
• Provide teaching to Family Medicine residents if required
• Other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements:

• Possess a basic medical degree or postgraduate qualification that is registrable with the Singapore Medical Council
• Full registration with the Singapore Medical Council
• In active clinical practice
• Possess relevant experience in home care services would be an advantage
• Able to work independently
• A team player with a passion to care for the elderly
• Possess good interpersonal and communications skills
• Willing to travel to clients' homes to provide services