Overview
As a Primary Care Physician you will play a crucial role in providing essential medical care to patients focusing on preventive care health maintenance and disease management. You will serve as the first point of contact for patients seeking healthcare services and will be responsible for diagnosing and treating various medical conditions. Your expertise and compassion will contribute to improving the overall wellbeing of your patients and the community.
Key responsibilities
- Conducting comprehensive physical examinations and medical histories for patients
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests such as lab work and xrays
- Developing and implementing patient care plans based on medical diagnoses
- Prescribing medications and treatments for various illnesses and injuries
- Educating patients about health maintenance and disease prevention
- Monitoring and managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension
- Referring patients to specialists or other healthcare professionals as needed
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure integrated patient care
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety protocols
- Maintaining accurate and detailed medical records for all patients
- Adhering to ethical and legal standards in healthcare delivery
- Staying updated with medical advancements and best practices in primary care
- Providing guidance and mentorship to medical residents and other healthcare staff
- Engaging in community outreach and education programs
- Participating in oncall and afterhours patient care services
Required qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
- Board certification in Family Medicine Internal Medicine or related specialty
- Valid state medical license and DEA registration
- Successful completion of a residency program in primary care
- Proven clinical experience in a primary care setting
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Strong diagnostic and decisionmaking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Compliance with HIPAA and other patient privacy regulations
- Demonstrated empathy and cultural competence in patient interactions
- Willingness to adapt to new healthcare technologies and practices
- Capability to handle a highvolume patient caseload
- Adherence to evidencebased medicine guidelines and standards
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