Physician - Neurology examines and diagnoses disorders and diseases of the nervous system. Consults with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment. Being a Physician - Neurology recommends and orders tests to determine extent of illness or help diagnose condition. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Additionally, Physician - Neurology requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Physician - Neurology's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Under
clinical supervision of a physician and direct supervision of the
Manager/Director, the Physician Assistant provides general medical care,
treatment and health care services to patients within the scope of their
licensure and expertise level of the supervising physician.
Essential
Job Functions
Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of
Billings Clinic and department/service.
Examines patients and performs comprehensive physical examination, compiles
patient medical data including health history and results of physical examination.
Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, laboratory, and other
ancillary services as appropriate and differentiates between normal and
abnormal information contained in the test results. (Patient Care, Testing
Diagnostic Tests)
Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing,
wound care and managing infections within the scope of their licensure and the
expertise level of the supervising physician. (Patient Care, Procedures,
Midlevel Scope of Practice)
Formulates diagnosis of medical problem, develops, implements and monitors
patient care plans, records progress notes and assists in the provision of
continuity of care; conferring with the supervising physician as necessary
and/or appropriate. (Patient Care, Treatment plan, Patient Care Plan)
Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding compliance with
prescribed therapeutic regimens. (Education, Patient, Educates Patient)
Refers patients to other health care providers and appropriate sources of
care as necessary.
Participates in on-call rotations and off hour rounding as it pertains to the
specific department. (working condition)
Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all
mandatory organizational and departmental requirements; acquires knowledge and
skills essential to incorporating into practice proven new evaluation/treatment
modalities.
Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality;
participates in the continued program development and marketing of service
line.
Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency
environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job
performance.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the
department/organization.
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