Primary Care Physician
Description
Jane Todd Crawford Hospital is looking for a responsible physician to provide high quality medical care primarily in an outpatient setting, but could involve a minor amount of inpatient. Physician will also undertake tasks aiming for prevention and promotion of healthy habits.
A great physician is a highly qualified professional and a compassionate individual. You must be very knowledgeable in regards to diseases, epidemiology and other medical conditions so you can interpret symptoms and diagnose conditions. The job can be demanding so a great deal of patience and physical endurance is required.
Physician Responsibilities
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Conduct routine check-ups to patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues.
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Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene, etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health.
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Conduct examinations to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine their condition.
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Ask intuitive questions to discover cause of illness.
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Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient’s medical history.
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Prescribe and interpret lab tests to obtain more information for underlying infections and abnormalities.
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Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration.
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Collaborate with other physicians, physician assistants and nurses to form a high performing medical team.
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Examine and provide treatments to injuries and refer patients to other physicians when needed (ophthalmologists, orthopedists, neurologists, etc.).
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Keep records of patients’ diseases, operations or other significant information (e.g., allergic episodes).
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Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients.
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Remain up-to-speed with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars.
Requirements
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Proven experience as a physician.
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Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics.
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Excellent knowledge of infectious diseases, their symptoms and epidemiology.
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Broad knowledge of common medications, side effects and contradictions.
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In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Respect for patient’s confidentiality.
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Compassionate and approachable.
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Responsible and trustworthy.
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and valid license to practice the profession.
Interested candidates may contact Rex A. Tungate, Administrator/CEO, Jane Todd Crawford Hospital, 202-206 Milby St., Greensburg, Ky. 42743; 270-932-9696 ext. 22; rtungate@janetoddhospital.com. EOE.