Family Practice Physician Job Description

Physician – Family Practice examines and treats members of family, regardless of age or sex. Ensures proper injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Being a Physician – Family Practice prescribes and administers medications, performs routine vaccinations, and provides advice regarding personal health and hygiene. Requests necessary tests and follow-up visits and refers patients to specialists, as necessary. Additionally, Physician – Family Practice requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Physician – Family Practice’s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position’s specialty is the main requirement.

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Our company is looking for a Family Practice Physician to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Implement measures to assist patients in regaining and sustaining physiologic endurance to include serving in the first assisting role;
  • Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines;
  • Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to ensure the health and comfort of all patients;
  • You will assess and record the health status of patients;
  • Ask intuitive questions to discover causes of illness;
  • You will prescribe medication according to existing protocols;
  • You will coordinate with other health care professionals in the management of patient medical, psychological and social problems;
  • You will provide immunizations; diagnose and treat patients;
  • You will conduct patient education to assure comprehension and compliance with treatment plans;
  • Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient’s medical history;
  • Keep records of patients’ diseases, operations or other significant information (e.g. allergic episodes);
  • Handle routine check-ups to patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues;
  • You will order and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures;
  • Remain up-to-speed with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars;
  • Provide appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene, etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health.

Requirements:

  • Must see children ages 2+
  • Completion of a residency program in the specialty approved by the American specialty board or AOA, board certification, or board eligible;
  • Annual Employment Physicals;
  • Current Florida Medical License required;
  • Board certified;
  • Family Practice/Internal Medicine Physicians – experience preferred;
  • Very competitive benefits;
  • Responsible and trustworthy;
  • Broad knowledge of standard medication, side effects and contraindications;
  • Compassionate approach;
  • No health status contraindications to granting clinical privileges;
  • Occupational examinations, including Workers’ comp injury treatment/triage;
  • Excellent understanding of infectious diseases, their symptoms and epidemiology;
  • In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices;
  • Board certification is desired but not required.