Job Responsibilities
- Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns
- Diagnosing and treating acute illnesses, such as bacterial and viral infections, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes
- Prescribing or administering medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury
- Explaining procedures and discussing test results or prescribed treatments with patients
- Monitoring patients' conditions and progress, and re-evaluating treatments, as necessary
- Providing health and wellness advice to patients, including diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention
- Immunizing patients against preventable diseases
- Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests, and/or treatments prescribed, and test results
- Referring patients to other medical specialists, when necessary
- Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care
- Preparing official health documents or records, when necessary
- Conducting research into the testing and development of new medications, methods of treatment, or procedures to prevent or control illness, disease, or injury
Requirements
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Specialization degree and successful 5-years of residency
- Valid state licensure to practice
- Proven success with relevant procedures and treatments
- Compliance with all laws and hospital policies
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the specialty is preferred