Provide health care to patients including diagnosis and treatment.
Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, makes diagnosis and orders appropriate and standard laboratory and diagnostic procedures as necessary in the office.
Evaluates procedure results.
Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient’s plan of care.
Provides patient education about underlying medical condition, self-management of acute or chronic illnesses and tailors instructions to patients’ individual circumstances. Instructs and counsels patients regarding therapeutic regimens, promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Prescribes medications.
Administers medication/immunizations, suturing, managing wounds and infections, etc.
Documents exam and progress notes. Provides referral letters as needed.
In addition to office visits, the Physician will perform other tests and procedures as needed.
Collects, monitors and reports on patient outcomes.
Share night and weekend call coverage with other Physician Extenders in the group.
Other duties as assigned by supervising physicians.
Ensure HIPAA guidelines are followed at all times.