19 Physician jobs in Saudi Arabia

Family Physician (Mental Health / Psychiatry Focus)

Location: Saudi Arabia (Remote/Telemedicine or Hybrid)

Employment: Full-time or Part-time/Shift-based

Start: ASAP

The Role

We're hiring a Family Physician with a strong focus on psychiatric care to deliver teleconsultations for common mental health conditions.

What You'll Do

• Provide virtual assessments for anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADHD, and related conditions.
• Manage follow-ups, and medication reviews within approved protocols.
• Order/review labs when clinically indicated.

Qualifications

• Valid SCFHS license as Family Medicine Physician (or higher).
• Demonstrated experience in primary-care psychiatry/mental health.
• Excellent clinical communication; Arabic + English required.

Nice to Have

• Prior work in telehealth.
• Additional training/certifications in mental health or psychiatry.

Schedule

• Flexible shifts (evenings/weekends available), KSA timezone.
• Competitive per-consult incentive and follow-up bonuses.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: ﷼20, ﷼40,000.00 per month

License/Certification:

• SCFHS (Required)

Job Purpose:

To provide comprehensive inpatient medical care to hospitalized patients, ensuring high-quality diagnosis, treatment, and continuity of care. The physician will oversee daily patient management, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the hospital's standards of clinical excellence and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct admission assessments and develop individualized management plans for inpatients.
• Perform daily medical rounds, monitor patient progress, and update treatment plans as required.
• Collaborate with consultants, nursing staff, and allied health professionals to ensure integrated care.
• Respond promptly to emergency calls and critical inpatient cases (Code Blue / Rapid Response).
• Maintain accurate and complete patient documentation in the EMR system.
• Participate in discharge planning and post-discharge follow-up coordination.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, ethical standards, and national healthcare regulations (CBAHI / SCFHS).
• Contribute to departmental meetings, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from a recognized university.
• Valid professional registration with the
  Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)
  .
• Board certification or equivalent in
  Internal Medicine or General Surgery
  .
• Minimum
  6 years of post-licensure clinical experience
  , including inpatient or hospitalist settings.
• Strong decision-making and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in medical record systems (EMR / HIS).
• Commitment to continuous professional development and patient-centered care

Serves as a general practitioner, diagnoses and treats patients for diseases and disabilities; directs preventive care of patients according to approved procedures which are part of an integrated program of curative and preventive services.

The work is in Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare Primary Care Services Division in Dhahran, Al Hasa, Ras Tanura, Abqaiq and Udahliyah. May be assigned to any of the Company's out-patient services including rotational duty in Primary Care Services in all locations. Supervised by the Unit Heads in his work location and Chief of Primary Care Services. Day-to-day work direction including assignment of duties and on-the-job review of actual work performed and technical advice usually provided by a Head Physician or Chief of Primary Care Services. Supervisors make spot checks on the accuracy and completeness of patient records, observing diagnoses made and treatments rendered. Advice and consultation is received from the supervisor, work director or medical specialists in treating difficult cases. The majority of professional problems encountered are solved without reference to the supervisor.

Most contacts are with patients and their supervisors or relatives, involving the interpretation of medical information to the layman. Has no responsibility for capital expenditures.

Works as a physician in one of more of the following assignments:

• Performs the professional duties of a General Practice physician in a manner consistent with his/her training and in accordance with the privileges delineated by the credentials committee.

• Out-patient clinics: Examines and treats patients coming to the out-patient clinics. Takes medical history, examines patient, makes diagnosis and prescribes medications and other therapies. Seeks specialist consultation when necessary.

• Follow patients through their illnesses at appropriately spaced intervals. Orders laboratory and x-ray procedures and interprets results as required. Orders or applies such preventive measures as may be indicated. Performs physical examinations on employees, wives and children. Makes recommendations as to fitness for employment. Takes appropriate action to counsel patient on any physical defects uncovered during the examinations and makes appropriate arrangements for treatment and follow-up. Advises the Company of employees' limitations in capacity to perform work because of health. Must be familiar with local or industrial factors which may produce disease or dysfunction (e.g. noise, toxic substances, child delivery and feeding practices, etc.).

• Emergency Receiving Room: Determines which cases constitute an emergency, extends rapid treatment to the patient as needed, makes quick decisions, chooses the correct consultant for immediate judgment and treatment if necessary. Advises nursing personnel regarding medical problems; response to radio/telephone calls from remote areas requesting medical advice; occasionally must go on emergency ambulance trips or otherwise use good judgment in responding to bona fide outside emergencies. This duty is principally at night and on weekends. ( applicable to the relevant District )

• Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities as well as other professional activities. Attend continuing medical education (CME) meetings as time permits. Provides patient care in accordance with the best available evidence based practice.

• Completes all medical records and case histories promptly, indicating there on the diagnosis and treatment given. Is responsible for the medical accuracy, completeness and confidential nature of patients' medical records.

• Provides health counseling of patients as needed.

• Attends professional and Company meetings as directed by the supervisor. Occasionally prepares cases for presentation at ward rounds and staff meetings. Prepares medical papers for delivery at group meetings.

• Graduation from an approved school of medicine.
• Post Graduate training in General Practice, preferable to have a training in family medicine, internal medicine, or emergency medicine.

A minimum of two years satisfactory practice in general medicine after internship, either in a hospital, private practice or the equivalent.

• Proficient in English.
• Good physical and mental condition.
• Current medical license from country of origin to practice
• Arabic language is preferred.

About the job

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provides patient care as delineated in granted privileges and in accordance with standards of care and Fakeeh Care policies and protocols.
• Documents all provided care as per Fakeeh care documentation policies and procedures
• Provides education and effective communication to patients. This shall be done in collaboration with the attending physician for in-patients.
• Performs or assists in performing medical/surgical procedures as delineated in granted privileges.
• Provides patients with requested medical reports in a timely manner and as per Fakeeh care format.
• Attends departmental meetings and scientific activities and contributes to the teaching and training of juniors.
• Develops a thorough understanding of Fakeeh Care policies and procedures and effectively participates in their execution.
• Educates patients and their families about health conditions, treatments and preventative measures.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job.

All Fakeeh Care employees are responsible for continuous improvement, including:

• Performing all duties and tasks in a manner that supports Fakeeh's Person-Centered care values.
• Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, within the scope of the role.
• Adherence to safety protocols and proactively seeking to address any job-related safety concerns.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of all sensitive information accessed or encountered during work.
• Adhering to and upholding Fakeeh Care's code of conduct, policies and ethical standards.
• Completion of mandatory education as per the requirement, at least one month prior to expiration.

Job Requirements

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to clearly communicate with patients and their families, physicians
• and non-medical staff.
• Microsoft computer skills.
• Should have good organization skills and be able to work in high stress situations.

Experience:

• Completion of experience according to the regional health regulatory authority (as mentioned in education) within the field of specialty, in recognized medical centers.

Education:

• Saudi Prod, Family Medicine Fellowship

Licenses / Certification:

• License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. (SCFHS /DHA), BLS and advanced license if applicable.
• Microsoft computer skills.
• Should have good organization skills and be able to work in high stress situations.

Experience:

• Completion of experience according to the regional health regulatory authority

• (as mentioned in education) within the field of specialty, in recognized medical

• centers.

Education:

• Completion of structured training in the field of specialty or subspecialty in a
• recognized medical center, and obtaining the highest clinical degree in that field of specialty that can be granted by that medical center.

Licenses / Certification:

• License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. (SCFHS /

• DHA), BLS and advanced license if applicable.

Provide high standard, cost effective, care of the respective specialty to JHAH eligible medical recipients under the supervision of Attending Physician. Execute duties within the approved Credentials & Privileges provided by the Hospital Credentials & Privileging Committee.

Attend service clinical and educational rounds including morning reports and sign out rounds when appropriate. Attend and participate in the multi-disciplinary team rounds. Attend and participate in service/department Quality and Safety activities including reviews, audits and presentations. Report patients' adverse events to the appropriate department/service office. Attend and contribute to service and department business meetings. Prepare and provide patient reports as required within the hospital policy. Participate actively when assigned to a given committee. Keep apprised with, and adhere to, hospital and departmental policies and bylaws. Ensure legible and timely entries into patients' records. Maintain complete patient case records. Adhere to hospital policy regarding patient record confidentiality. Participate in medical records audits when required to do so.

He/she is in daily contact with hospitalized patients and their families, nurses, other Physicians, and other medical staff. He/she is also in close contact with Emergency Medical Service physicians, Clinical Medicine Services physicians, Surgical & Diagnostic Services physicians, Radiology Services as well as other respective services requesting.

In patient Duties:

• Assess and admit patients through Emergency Room, out-patient clinics and transfer from other hospitals as directed by the attending Physician.

• Carry out the necessary investigations and admission work-up as indicated.

• Carry out the day-to-day patient assessment, plan and execute management under the supervision of the attending Physician.

• Conduct daily rounds during work days on admitted patients and assigned consults as appropriate.

• Attend to patients when re-evaluation is required throughout the work day.

• Attend to admitted patients through the weekend as per the specific service arrangement.

• Respond to emergency calls in a timely manner and tend to patients when required to do so.

• Participate in trauma care, Code blue care, or rapid response care according to the established role by credential and privilege given.

• Answer in-patient consultations within the required timeframe in conjunction with consulting services.

• Conduct rounds on related service intensive care unit patients when on-call.

• Plan and prepare patients for discharge as appropriate.

• Dictate discharge summaries

• Provide in-house 24 hour call when required as per the monthly on-call schedule.

Out Patient Duties:

• Attend assigned out-patient medical/surgical and procedural clinics within approved ambulatory Credential & Privilege.

• Refer patients to other services where appropriate.

• Evaluate patients in the emergency room and perform minor emergency surgical procedures when required.

Operating Room Outpatient Procedure Area Duties: (only applicable for specific specialty)

• Assist in the operating room when assigned to a particular service/attending surgeon.

• Perform operative procedures within approved privileges.

• Perform Perioperative Anesthetic Management within approved privilege.

• Maintain punctuality and professionalism in the operating room environment.

• When required, keep patients caregiver/guardian informed of the outcome of the procedure.

• Dictate timely and appropriate operative reports when required to do so.

• Ensure safe patient transfer out of the operating room by completing the required documentation.

• Graduation from an approved medical school.
• One year of internship in a recognized training program.
• Completed a formal postgraduate training program in a certain specialty and has proven certified.
• SCFHS registered as registrar.

Minimum of 2 years' experience in specialty required (following completion of internship) preferably in a university affiliated teaching hospital.

• Participate in teaching and educational activities of junior staff, medical students and interns.
• Keep up to date with knowledge and skills required to perform duties safely.
• Maintain adequate continuous medical education credits as required by hospital and licensing authorities.

The Role

We're hiring a Family Physician with a strong focus on obesity, diabetes and common endocrine conditions to provide longitudinal virtual care, coordinate labs, and optimize therapy.

What You'll Do

• Manage new consults and follow-ups for obesity, Type 1/Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, thyroid disorders, PCOS, dyslipidemia, and related cardiometabolic risks.
• Initiate and titrate therapy (e.g., metformin, SGLT2i, GLP-1 RA, DPP-4i, basal/bolus insulin) with safety monitoring and sick-day rules.
• Order/review labs (HbA1c, eGFR, UACR, lipids, TFTs, CMP).
• Educate patients on lifestyle/weight management.

Qualifications

• Valid SCFHS license (Family Medicine).
• Proficient with weight loss management
• Excellent communication; Arabic + English required.

Must to Have

• Experience with weight-management pharmacotherapy and obesity care pathways.

Schedule & Compensation

• Flexible shifts (evenings/weekends available), KSA timezone.
• Per-consult incentives and follow-up bonuses.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: ﷼10, ﷼30,000.00 per month

License/Certification:

• SCFHS (Required)

Overview

A prestigious private hospital is looking for an Intensive care physician for its ICU. The successful candidate will be responsible for the critical care of critically ill patients, in a high tech environment and with a multidisciplinary team.

• Management and treatment of critically ill patients in ICU.
• Coordination with other specialists for the best patient care.
• Use of advanced technology in intensive care.

• Medical degree with specialization in Intensive Care Medicine.
• Experience in ICU with management of critical cases.
• High level of English; Arabic would be an asset.

• Highly competitive salary.
• Career development opportunities.
• Relocation support and additional benefits.

Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, combines rich cultural heritage with rapid modern development. The city offers a wide range of cultural, gastronomic and leisure activities, as well as being an economic and educational center in the region.

Job Summary:

The Emergency Medicine Physician provides immediate and high-quality medical care to patients presenting with acute illnesses or injuries. Working in a fast-paced environment, the physician is responsible for rapid assessment, diagnosis, stabilization, and treatment of a wide range of medical and surgical emergencies. The role requires strong clinical judgment, effective decision-making skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

• Key Responsibilities
• :Perform rapid and accurate assessment of patients in the Emergency Department (ED).
• Initiate appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret results promptly.
• Provide resuscitation and life-saving interventions in critical cases.
• Manage a broad spectrum of emergencies, including trauma, cardiac events, respiratory distress, and infectious diseases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care and referrals.
• Document patient encounters clearly and thoroughly in the medical record.
• Participate in shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Supervise and support residents, interns, and nursing staff as required.
• Adhere to hospital protocols, infection control measures, and patient safety guidelines.
• Engage in continuous medical education and departmental quality improvement initiatives.

Job Purpose

To provide comprehensive and high-quality primary care services to patients of all ages in PHM department in our scope of services, providing high-quality clinical care, promoting health education, and supporting the overall patient care plan in Primary Care centre, Telehealth and Home healthcare as well.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Care:

· Provide comprehensive medical care to patients, including detailed medical histories, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.

· Perform clinical procedures as required, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

· Diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions commonly seen in primary care and coordinating care with other healthcare professionals.

· Conduct routine physical examinations, screenings, and preventive care interventions.

· Provide care continuity for patients with long-term health conditions.

· Prescribe medications, order laboratory tests and imaging studies, and provide referrals to specialists as clinically indicated, adhering to established prescribing guidelines.

· Provide preventive care services, including well-child checkups, immunizations, health screenings, and lifestyle counseling to promote optimal health and prevent disease.

· Address patient concerns, answer medical questions, and provide guidance on health management strategies in a clear, concise, and empathetic manner.

2. Patient Education and Support:

· Educate patients and their families on disease prevention, health maintenance, and treatment plans.

· Provide counselling on medication management, chronic disease care, and lifestyle modifications.

· Develop and distribute tailored educational materials on family health and wellness.

· Support patients in understanding and managing their healthcare needs.

3. Quality and Compliance:

· Adhere to healthcare regulations, standards, and protocols.

· Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with patient safety and infection control measures.

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medical records and documentation in electronic health records (EHR).

· Ensure compliance with medical regulations and guidelines in medical practice.

4. Professional Development:

· Stay updated on advances in medical practice, treatment protocols, and healthcare trends.

· Participate in continuing medical education (CME) and professional development activities.

· Mentor and supervise junior doctors, residents as needed.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

§  Bachelor degree in medicine (MBBCh or equivalent) from a recognized medical school.

§  Valid GP medical license to practice in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

§  minimum of 2 years of clinical experience is required.

§  Telehealth experience or remote patient management is preferred.

2.    Skills:

· Clinical Experience:

i.    Demonstrated clinical proficiency in family medicine or general practice, with a strong foundation in diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of medical conditions across all age groups.

ii.    Experience in providing preventive care services, managing chronic diseases, and addressing common health concerns in an outpatient setting.

· Communication Skills:

i.    Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members in a virtual environment.

ii.    Ability to communicate complex medical information clearly and concisely, using plain language that patients can easily understand.

iii.    Demonstrated empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity in communicating with diverse patient populations.

· Analytical Abilities:

i.    Strong analytical skills to assess clinical data, interpret diagnostic results, and develop appropriate care plans within the telehealth context, considering available resources and limitations.

ii.    Ability to identify and resolve technical issues, troubleshoot problems, and adapt care plans as needed to address unforeseen challenges.

· Telehealth Experience:

i.    Familiarity with telehealth platforms and virtual care systems is advantageous to ensure effective remote consultations.

ii.    Ability to adapt clinical assessment techniques to the virtual environment, ensuring accurate and thorough patient evaluations.

iii.    Understanding of telehealth etiquette, communication strategies, and patient engagement techniques specific to the virtual setting.

· Technical Proficiency:

i.    Comfort and competence in using computers, electronic health records (EHRs), telehealth platforms, and other relevant software applications.

ii.    Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly.

· Teamwork and Collaboration:

i.    Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with specialists, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated care through telehealth.

ii.    Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with team members in a virtual environment.

Working Conditions:

*  Environment:

o   Work is performed in Primary Healthcare Centre, Telehealth Services, and Home health care visits.

* Hours:

o   Full-time position with varying shifts, with occasional extended hours including the possibility of weekend and holiday shifts to accommodate patient needs.