*Description*
Summary:
To provide medical care to patients, assist them to recover from acute illnesses and minimize the effects of chronic illnesses.
Responsibilities:
1. Assesses the patient's condition by obtaining a complete medical history obtaining physical data and reviewing the patient's medical record.
2. Orders the appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures required to evaluate the illness.
3. Interprets and integrates data to determine the appropriate diagnosis & therapeutic treatment plan.
4. Consults with other physicians and medical specialists in accordance with the Practice's policies & medical standards to assure patient & physician satisfaction.
5. Records all symptoms, objective findings, assessment, treatment plan and other information that is appropriate in the patient's chart & reviews the typed dictation.
6. Instructs the patient and family regarding the patients diagnosis, testing, treatment, expected outc...