Physician (Internal Medicine)/Supervisory Physician (Internal Medicine)

Job Title

Primary Care Physician

Duties

Serve as the primary care physician for adult patients who have both acute and chronic illnesses and conditions covering internal medicine.

Manage complicated medical problems such congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, hypertension, peptic ulcer disease, thyroid disorders, diabetes, arthritic conditions, etc.

Examine patients, take histories, perform physical examinations, order laboratory tests, prescribe treatment and refer, as appropriate, to specialty/subspecialty care.

Complete required records (both paper and electronic) pertaining to all medical services provided in accordance with specified procedures and regulations.

Participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME) and quality assurance activities as assigned.

Provide technical oversight of clinical staff (e.g. nurses, social workers, therapists, and various technicians).

Supervisory positions will direct, oversee and assign work of military, civilian and contract workforce.

Supervisory positions will participate on clinical staff boards and committees.

Supervisory positions will complete performance appraisals for military, civilian, and contractor staff as directed and take disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands as needed.

Supervisory positions will interview candidates for subordinate positions and recommend candidates and employees for hiring, promotion, or reassignments.