Consultant Cardiologist

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Consultant Cardiologist to join a leading hospital in Saudi Arabia. The role involves delivering comprehensive cardiovascular care across inpatient and outpatient settings, managing acute emergencies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, and valvular disorders.
• Interpret ECGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, Holter monitoring and other cardiac investigations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, prescribe medications and monitor therapy.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient cardiology consultations and manage cardiac emergencies.
• Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, emergency physicians and nursing staff.
• Conduct pre‑operative cardiac assessments and risk stratification.
• Educate patients and families on disease management, lifestyle changes and preventive care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in audits, quality improvement and on‑call duties.

Required profile

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Post‑graduate qualification in Cardiology or an equivalent specialty.
• Relevant clinical experience as a Cardiologist.
• Strong diagnostic and decision‑making abilities, knowledge of current cardiology guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• ECG interpretation
• Echocardiography interpretation
• Stress test interpretation
• Holter monitoring analysis
• Cardiac investigations and emergency management