Geriatrician - Consultant

Join My Clinic, the leading multispecialty outpatient care provider in Saudi Arabia, where our mission to help people live longer, healthier, and happier lives drives everything we do. Since 2017, we've been at the forefront of healthcare, combining innovation with a deep commitment to care, collaboration, ambition, and responsibility. As we continue to grow and reach new heights, we're looking for passionate individuals who share our vision and values Job Summary The Consultant Geriatrician is responsible for providing comprehensive, patient-centered medical care to older adults, particularly those with multiple chronic conditions, frailty, cognitive impairment, functional limitations, and complex medication regimens. The physician will focus on maintaining independence, optimizing quality of life, preventing avoidable hospitalizations, and coordinating multidisciplinary care within an outpatient setting. Key Responsibilities A. Clinical Assessment and Management Conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments (CGA), including medical, functional, cognitive, psychological, nutritional, and social evaluations. Diagnose and manage age-related conditions and geriatric syndromes, including frailty, sarcopenia, dementia, mild cognitive impairment, falls, gait instability, urinary incontinence, osteoporosis, malnutrition, depression, and sleep disturbances. Manage complex chronic illnesses, including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and other multimorbid conditions, with individualized treatment goals. Perform medication reviews, deprescribing assessments, and medication optimization to reduce adverse drug events. Evaluate functional capacity and recommend strategies to maintain mobility, independence, and activities of daily living. B. Preventive and Healthy Aging Services Develop personalized healthy aging and preventive care plans. Assess fall risk and implement appropriate prevention strategies. Recommend age-appropriate vaccinations, screening, and preventive interventions based on individual health status and life expectancy. Promote physical activity, resistance training, nutritional optimization, and healthy lifestyle interventions. Assess bone health, muscle strength, and risk factors for physical disability. Educate patients and families on healthy aging and maintaining independence. C. Cognitive and Behavioral Health Evaluate patients presenting with memory complaints or cognitive decline using appropriate validated assessment tools. Diagnose and manage dementia and related behavioral and psychological symptoms. Identify and address potentially reversible contributors to cognitive impairment. Provide caregiver counseling, education, and support. Coordinate referrals to neurology, psychiatry, and other relevant specialties when indicated. D. Multidisciplinary Care Coordination Collaborate with internal medicine, family medicine, cardiology, neurology, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, nutrition, and other specialties. Develop individualized care plans for medically complex or frail older patients. Coordinate transitions of care following hospital discharge to reduce complications and readmissions. Identify patients who may benefit from home healthcare, rehabilitation, or palliative care services. Engage family members and caregivers in shared decision-making, respecting patient autonomy and preferences. E. Patient Experience and Clinical Quality Maintain comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic medical records. Practice evidence-based medicine in accordance with institutional policies and applicable clinical guidelines. Ensure safe prescribing and appropriate diagnostic investigations. Participate in quality improvement initiatives relating to geriatric care. Promote compassionate, culturally sensitive communication with elderly patients and their families. Participate in clinical audits, multidisciplinary meetings, and departmental initiatives. 3. Qualifications and Experience Essential Requirements Medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent) from a recognized institution. Recognized postgraduate qualification in Geriatric Medicine, or Internal Medicine / Family Medicine with accredited subspecialty training in Geriatric Medicine. Valid Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) registration and appropriate professional classification for the appointed position. Relevant clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of older adults with complex medical needs. Experience in outpatient geriatric assessments and multidisciplinary care. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a multispecialty outpatient or ambulatory care setting. Training or expertise in dementia care, frailty management, falls prevention, and medication optimization. Experience developing geriatric assessment pathways or healthy aging programs. Strong communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is advantageous. Show more Show less