Job Description
Duties:
- Patient Assessment and Diagnosis:
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests.
- Formulate differential diagnoses based on assessment findings.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as laboratory tests and imaging studies.
- Treatment Planning and Implementation:
- Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans.
- Prescribe medications and therapies, considering patient needs, preferences, and potential side effects.
- Perform or assist in various medical procedures and interventions.
- Chronic Disease Management:
- Manage and monitor chronic conditions, providing ongoing care and support.
- Educate patients on disease prevention, lifestyle modifications, and self-management strategies.
- Health Promotion and Education:
- Offer health education and counseling to patients and their families.
- Promote preventive care and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Collaboration and Consultation:
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
- Consult with specialists or refer patients to other healthcare providers when necessary.
- Record Keeping and Documentation:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including medical histories, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Document patient interactions in compliance with healthcare regulations.