Plans, assesses, directs, develops, implements and evaluates clinical functions and operations to ensure delivery of effective and appropriate quality patient care consistent with established regulatory, licensing and practice standards and requirements and which supports/furthers the mission, goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides comprehensive examination and diagnosis of patients through use of history, diagnostic tests and other appropriate examinations
• Diagnoses, directs, prescribes or provides treatment and/or arranges for specialized care for patients; refers patients for further diagnosis and treatment as appropriate
• Prescribes corrective procedures to conserve, improve or correct patient health through use of therapy and training
• Prescribes medications for control of infection, pain, viral, bacterial and fungal infections
• Establishes a plan of care to restore health and/or treat disease process; reviews with patient and/or patient family to ensure understanding
• Participates in a variety of committees, interdisciplinary planning groups and related activities to ensure communication and continuity of care across all areas
• Reviews medical histories and records observations of examination in medical charts to ensure proper and timely documentation
• Performs diabetic evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of complications/manifestations
• Dictates clinical reports and correspondence concerning patients to physicians, hospitals and other individuals and/or facilities
• Responds to and provides emergency treatment resulting from trauma, pain and/or infection within scope of clinical privileges
• Works collaboratively with other medical and specialty areas to discuss and obtain consultative services for cases requiring multi-disciplinary approach
• Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives
• Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor
• May be requested to perform duties during non-routine clinic hours and/or at other associated clinic site
• Performs other duties as required