What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Extender II- Part Time position at Rockingham County Government?
Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment.
This posting is continuous and will remain posted to fill vacancies as they become available. Applicants that apply to this posting will be considered for any vacancies of this type and will only need to apply once.
This is an intermediate level professional responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients of all ages including performing appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including patient counseling. Work will be providing care in the areas of Adult Health, Child Health, Family Planning, and STIs.
Responsibilities include: giving medical diagnosis, ordering therapy, and prescribing medications; obtaining a through patient history and physical examination; performing appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; recording and presenting information to the physician; developing and maintaining health care and therapeutic plans; and counseling patients. An employee in the position will be practicing under the supervision of a medical preceptor (who is ultimately responsible for the employees medical practice) with the physician immediately available by telephone.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to those applicants with bilingual expertise.
Supplemental Information
Note: In accordance with State mandates and the Rockingham County Emergency Operations Plan, Rockingham County Health and Human Services staff from the Divisions of Social Services, Public Health and Integrated Health are required to staff emergency shelters during times of disaster. Please be advised that every staff person is eligible to be assigned to an emergency shelter or Emergency Operations Center.
Salary : $42 - $67
