Internal Medicine

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