Physician Job Description Sample Template
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This free Physician job description sample template can help you attract an innovative and experienced Physician to your company. We make the hiring process one step easier by giving you a template to simply post to our site. Make sure to add requirements, benefits, and perks specific to the role and your company.
Physician Job Summary
We are seeking a highly-skilled, experienced physician to join our growing healthcare team. You will diagnose and counsel patients on their current medical condition, set up an effective treatment plan, educate patients on preventative health measures, and perform annual physicals. A compassionate personality and exemplary bedside manner are a must.
Physician Duties and Responsibilities
- Meet with patients to assess their symptoms; inquire into the nature of their illness or injury
- Accurately identify and diagnose medical conditions
- Thoroughly examine patients and attend to their chief complaint
- Answer and advise on any other questions or concerns the patient might have
- Assign appropriate treatment plan according to each patient's needs
- Educate and inform patient of necessary treatment plan and any follow-up appointments
- Perform clinical tests to better inform diagnosis
- Perform in-office treatment if possible
- Look for anything unusual or abnormal
- Prescribe appropriate medicines or therapy
- Calculate correct medication dosage for each patient and educate on proper use
- Order outside diagnostic tests and lab work as needed (blood/urine test, tissue samples, imagery, etc.)
- Analyze and share results of diagnostic testing with patient
- Continually chart and maintain patient information on paper and in computer system
- Conduct follow-ups with patients to monitor and track their condition and progress
- Refer patient to a medical specialist when needed
- Maintain confidentiality and always work with respect and integrity
- Encourage preventative health measures including proper diet, rest and exercise
- Direct, train, and supervise medical staff including nurses, physician assistants, and med techs on proper procedures and protocol
- Attend conferences and continue research in your field to stay abreast of medical innovations and breakthroughs
Physician Requirements and Qualifications
- Doctorate in Medicine (M.D. or D.O.)
- Valid license to practice; board certified
- 2+ years practicing medicine in hospital or private practice
- Adept at diagnosing problems and creating treatment plans for patients
- Highly computer literate and familiar with charting
- Excels in communicating sensitive and/or adverse information
- Sound judgment and expert decision-making abilities
- Analytical thinker and complex problem-solver
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