PHYSICIAN (12540)

Job Summary:

• Conduct routine check-ups to patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues.
• Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health.
• Conduct examinations to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine their condition.
• Ask intuitive questions to discover causes of illness.
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient’s medical history.
• Prescribe and interpret lab tests to obtain more information for underlying infections or abnormalities.
• Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration.
• Collaborate with other physicians, physician assistants and nurses to form a high performing medical team.
• Examine and provide treatments to injuries and refer patients to other physicians when needed (ophthalmologists, orthopedists, neurologists etc.).
• Keep records of patients’ diseases, operations, or other significant information (e.g., allergic episodes).
• Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients.
• Remain up-to-speed with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars.

Education:

Doctor of medicine degree (MD) and valid license in Alabama.

Experience:

Proven experience as a physician. Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics. Excellent knowledge of infectious diseases, their symptoms and epidemiology. Broad knowledge of common medication, side effects and contraindications. In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices.

Additional Skills/Abilities:

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Respect for patient’s confidentiality. Compassionate and approachable. Responsible and trustworthy.