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 procedures Assess patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, obtaining, updating and studying medical histories Identify short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information; recommends options and course of action Administer or order diagnostic tests such as X rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results Perform therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection Instruct and counsel patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal and abnormal development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance Exercise professional judgment regarding consultation with other Physicians concerning appropriate treatment Provide continuity of care by developing and implementing patient care plans, instructing and counseling patients, and recording progress Work in triage and makes decisions on patient care needs Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Completion of a four-year undergraduate, 4 years Medical School earning a MD or DO degree, 1 year rotating Internship, 2 years Residency Board certification or Board eligible in Family Practice Completion of annual CME requirements5c143e31-5e -b d