Primary Care Physician

Primary Care Physician

Jane Todd Crawford Hospital is looking for a responsible physician to provide high quality medical care primarily in an outpatient setting, but could involve a minor amount of inpatient. Physician will also undertake tasks aiming for prevention and promotion of healthy habits.

A great physician is a highly qualified professional and a compassionate individual. You must be very knowledgeable in regards to diseases, epidemiology and other medical conditions so you can interpret symptoms and diagnose conditions. The job can be demanding so a great deal of patience and physical endurance is required.

Physician Responsibilities

• Conduct routine check-ups to patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues.
• Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene, etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health.
• Conduct examinations to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine their condition.
• Ask intuitive questions to discover cause of illness.
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient's medical history.
• Prescribe and interpret lab tests to obtain more information for underlying infections and abnormalities.
• Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration.
• Collaborate with other physicians, physician assistants and nurses to form a high performing medical team.
• Examine and provide treatments to injuries and refer patients to other physicians when needed (ophthalmologists, orthopedists, neurologists, etc.).
• Keep records of patients' diseases, operations or other significant information (e.g., allergic episodes).
• Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients.
• Remain up-to-speed with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a physician.
• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics.
• Excellent knowledge of infectious diseases, their symptoms and epidemiology.
• Broad knowledge of common medications, side effects and contradictions.
• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Respect for patient's confidentiality.
• Compassionate and approachable.
• Responsible and trustworthy.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and valid license to practice the profession.