Physician

Physician

Tampa, FL 33613

Description

Providers diagnose patient conditions using examinations and tests. Based on their findings, they prescribe treatment and medications to attempt to heal any illnesses or injuries.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to patients' medical problems by referring to their history, carrying out diagnosis, treatment, counseling and referral, where necessary.
• Order lab tests and interpret the test results.
• Always maintain confidentiality and impartiality.
• Collect, record and maintain sensitive patient information such as examination results, medical history and reports.
• Explain procedures or prescribed treatments to patients.
• Liaise with medical professionals in the community and hospitals.
• Promote health education in conjunction with other health professionals.
• Discuss and evaluate new pharmaceutical products with pharmaceutical representatives.
• Keep up to date with medical developments, treatment and medication.
• Teach at hospitals and medical schools and observe and assess the work of trainee doctors and medical students.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not Applicable

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust to focus. Frequent travel is required, often up to several hours of driving per day. Ability to travel to, attend, and conduct sales presentations. Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals. Exposure to variable weather conditions is likely.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Safety Hazard of the Job

Minimal Hazards

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements

• Degree in Medicine (required).
• 5 years of residency training (required).
• Current state medical license and Federal DEA license (required).
• Completed U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (required).
• 3-5 years of experience practicing as a primary care doctor.
• Fantastic counseling and listening skills.
• Superb organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills and communication.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassionate nature with the ability to make patients feel at ease.
• Great management and leadership skills.