What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Room Physician position at San Carlos Healthcare Corporation?
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
