Family Practice Physician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

Provide routine primary health care for patients of all ages. Provider must possess knowledge of patient care modalities for infants, children, adults and geriatrics.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and can identify patient's requirements relative to his / her age specific needs.
• Obtain appropriate medical history and physical data on all patients.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Performs an appropriate physical exam and records findings. Collaborates with other physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Analysis of data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Administers medications and injections per state licensing guidelines.
• Interviews and advises patients on issues of health maintenance, and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
• Maintains and reviews patients' records, charts and other pertinent information.
• Manages medical and surgical emergencies.
• Possesses knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement principles and supports the hospital's philosophy of performance improvement. Participates on Quality Action Teams.
• Participates in the development and review of Clinic's policies and procedures.
• Must have the ability to interact positively with Administration, directors, managers, supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.
• Must meet regular attendance standard and must stay at or below average sick leave utilization levels.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings. Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and it may be amended from time to time as management may deem necessary with Notification and consultation with the employee.

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