JOB SUMMARY:

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the practice of medicine or direct service to patients involving the performance of diagnostic, preventative, or therapeutic services to patients. Interviews and examines patients, reviews past medical history and requests and/or performs diagnostic tests and examinations as necessary to make clinical diagnosis.
• Provides medical or surgical treatment and/or referral as appropriate.
• Prescribe or administer appropriate medical treatment, therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care.
• Orders, performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests, records, reports, and examination information to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examinations results.
• Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments, as necessary.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
• Gives total patient care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up services to patient(s).
• Assures preparation of appropriate medical records for all patients seen to assure the accumulation and organization of all pertinent clinical data to provide comprehensive medical care. Ensure accurate information is documented within the patient’s electronic health record.
• Works closely with allied health professionals in the provision of broad health program services. Interviews and examines patients. Instructs and counsels patients.
• Must be willing to actively mentor students by providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities, ensuring they gain the necessary clinical skills and knowledge.