POSITION DESCRIPTION

Staff Physician

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Staff Physician works as part of the medical provider team providing medical services to the patients of the health center. In addition, Staff Physicians, unless specifically exempted by the Chief Medical Officer, shall be qualified to serve on the active Medical Staff of a local hospital, provide inpatient care services, assume on call after hours responsibilities and supervise health center PA's or NP's as appropriate.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Provides primary medical care by caring for all patients in accordance with the physician's medical specialty.
2. Develops a plan of care for each patient, including: complete medical history, physician examination, diagnosis, appropriate treatment and/or referral, including hospitalization where necessary.
3. Stre...