Medical Consultants - Specialists

This is a remote position. The Speciality Medical Consultant/ Doctor will provide safe, patient-centered primary healthcare consultations through the telemedicine pathway. The physician will assess patient concerns, provide clinical advice, prescribe treatment when appropriate, identify red flags, and facilitate referrals to appropriate super-specialists or referral healthcare facilities. Key Responsibilities 1. Teleconsultation - Conduct Teleconsultations through the NAS pathway. - Review patient symptoms, medical history, consulting primary physician’s notes, and available clinical information before or during consultation. - Assess patients appropriately within the scope and limitations of telemedicine. - Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients and doctors. - Ask relevant clinical questions and provide appropriate medical advice. - Maintain professional standards throughout every consultation. 2. Clinical Assessment & Management - Diagnose and advise on the referred medical conditions within the physician's scope of practice. - Review available vital signs, reports, images, and other relevant information shared by the patient, health workers and consulting primary care physicians. - Prescribe medicines, investigations, or other treatment when clinically appropriate and legally permissible. - Provide clear instructions regarding medication, dosage, duration, precautions/advice, and follow-up. - Educate patients regarding preventive healthcare and healthy practices. 3. Identification of Red Flags & Emergency Escalation - Identify symptoms requiring urgent or emergency medical attention. - Immediately advise appropriate emergency care or hospital referral when required. - Ensure patients understand when and where to seek further care. - Avoid managing cases remotely when an in-person examination is clinically necessary. 4. Referral & Specialist Coordination - Refer patients to appropriate specialists based on clinical assessment. - Provide appropriate referral advice and follow-up recommendations. 5. Clinical Documentation - Maintain accurate and complete electronic consultation records. - Document presenting complaints, relevant history, assessment, diagnosis, treatment/advice, investigations, referrals, and follow-up. - Ensure prescriptions and clinical notes are complete and legible. - Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable data-protection requirements. 6. Patient Follow-up - Recommend appropriate follow-up timelines. - Review follow-up cases when assigned. - Monitor patients requiring continued care or referral. - Escalate cases where the patient's condition is worsening or additional clinical evaluation is required. Quality & Compliance Responsibilities - Follow NAS clinical protocols, SOPs, and telemedicine guidelines. - Practice within the physician's professional scope and applicable regulatory requirements. - Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. - Follow appropriate prescription and documentation standards. - Participate in clinical audits, quality reviews, and case discussions. - Report clinical, technical, or patient-safety incidents through the defined escalation mechanism. - Support continuous improvement of the WhatsApp consultation pathway. Requirements Educational Qualifications - MBBS + MD / DNB/ Fellowship from a recognized medical institution. - Additional certifications/ fellowships/ qualifications in the respective speciality. - Valid medical registration with the applicable medical council/authority. Experience - 1-5 years of experience in Speciality Practice / Residency preferred. - Previous experience in Telemedicine & digital healthcare will be an advantage. - Experience handling patients through digital healthcare platforms is preferred. Required Competencies - Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills. - Excellent typing and verbal communication. - Ability to communicate medical information in simple, patient-friendly language. - Good digital literacy. - Strong documentation skills. - Patient-centered approach. - Ability to recognize clinical red flags. - Strong referral and escalation judgment. - Professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality. - Excellent command on Spoken Marathi. Benefits - Remote working - Flexible working hours - Great work culture Originally posted on Himalayas