Resident Medical Officer

Core Responsibilities

1. Clinical Care

Patient Assessment

• Conduct detailed physical examinations and medical history reviews of elderly patients.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and document medical conditions, considering geriatric complexities.

Medical Management

• Develop individualized treatment plans for both acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in line with clinical guidelines and patient needs.

Monitoring & Follow-up

• Track patient progress, monitor treatment responses, and revise care plans as required.
• Conduct regular and follow-up visits to ensure continuity of care.

Emergency Response

• Provide urgent and emergency medical care as needed within the centre.
• Stabilize patients and arrange transfers to higher care centers if necessary.

2. Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with nursing, physiotherapy, pharmacy and support staff to ensure holistic care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings for case discussions and care coordination.

Family Communication

• Provide regular updates to patient families regarding health status, interventions, and prognosis.
• Support informed consent discussions and clarify treatment-related queries.

3. Administrative Responsibilities

Clinical Documentation

• Maintain accurate medical records including admission notes, progress notes, discharge summaries, emergency transfers and counselling records.
• Ensure dual record maintenance (EMR and physical files) in compliance with legal and institutional standards.

Compliance

• Adhere to organizational, ethical, and regulatory guidelines for patient care.
• Ensure implementation of infection control, safety protocols, and quality standards.

Work Complexities

• Must manage multiple elderly patients with complex and coexisting conditions.
• Requires availability during weekends, holidays and emergencies as per requirements
• Requires physical readiness for long hours mobility, and emergency care delivery.