Primary Care Physician

Primary Care PhysicianJane 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 ResponsibilitiesConduct 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.RequirementsProven 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.