Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the management and delivery of specialized medical services. Areas of responsibility include the planning of a health care program related to the physician's specialty with emphasis upon preventive health measures; the diagnostic and treatment of patients within the specialty area; the coordination of the physician's specialty with other medical disciplines and with other members of the health care team. Supervision may be exercised over a few technical, medical, or clerical employees.

Shift:

• The shift for this position is from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM three times a week.

Responsibilities:

• Plans the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up procedures for the health care team assigned to the specialty, including routine laboratory procedures.
• Takes medical histories. Performs physical examinations.
• Prescribes treatment and/or medication.
• Decides on case disposition, ie, return visits, laboratory tests, nursing follow-up, referral to other specialties, etc.
• When appropriate, prepares a health care plan for the patient with the appropriate member of health care team (public health nurse, community worker, social workers, or other disciplines, if required).
• Reviews patient records periodically to insure proper completion of the patient's chart and medical care. Attends patient case conferences. Participates in continuing education by attending appropriate meetings, conferences, and lectures.
• Carries out assigned responsibilities as a member of the staff of the backup hospital.
• Maintains community relations to insure effect and responsive treatment services.

Qualifications/Requirements

Experience:

Thorough knowledge of the medical area of specialization; thorough knowledge of the methods used in handling patients in a clinic setting; skill in the diagnosis of usual and unusual medical complaints related to the area of specialization; ability to plan and maintain an effective health program within the area of specialization, including an integration of preventive, prophylactic, and therapeutic objectives into the program.

Education:

A New York licensed physician has completed a program of medical education and received the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Licenses/Certifications: Current valid license issued by NYS Education department to practice medicine.