PHYSICIAN FAMILY PRACTICE

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:A Physician provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsible supervision of the Medical Director.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, examines patients, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis of disease, illness and injury and decides care plan, or follow-up proceduresAssess patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, obtaining, updating and studying medical historiesIdentify short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information; recommends options and course of actionAdminister or order diagnostic tests such as X rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test resultsPerform therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infectionInstruct and counsel patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal and abnormal development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenanceExercise professional judgment regarding consultation with other Physicians concerning appropriate treatmentProvide continuity of care by developing and implementing patient care plans, instructing and counseling patients, and recording progressWork in triage and makes decisions on patient care needsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Completion of a four-year undergraduate, 4 years Medical School earning a MD or DO degree, 1 year rotating Internship, 2 years ResidencyBoard certification or Board eligible in Family PracticeCompletion of annual CME requirements #J-18808-Ljbffr