Clinical Instructor of Family Medicine (Practitioner)

Essential Duties

• Under physician supervision, performs medical assessments of patients.
• Establishes and monitors a medically appropriate level of care for patients. Stresses health education and preventive medical care, where appropriate.
• Obtains complete or focused medical histories from patients. Performs appropriate physical examinations, as situation dictates. Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records and prepares reports, as needed.
• Devises diagnostic treatment plans to address patients’ medical needs. Orders and interprets lab tests, electrocardiograms, x rays, and spirometry tests as needed.
• Identifies unstable or high level of care patients and makes arrangements for transfer to appropriate facilities. Refers patients for medical and/or other treatment, when appropriate.
• Performs medical procedures such as suturing and wound care and manages conditions produced by infection or trauma, based on privileges approved by medical staff.
• Provides non-surgical care for injuries.
• Arranges medical follow-up plan(s), as appropriate. Ensures patients understanding of discharge instructions and follow-up planning.
• Works with Counseling Services staff in cases presenting with mental health problems.
• Maintains professional affiliations, licenses, and certifications. Stays current on developments in the field of medicine.
• Attends and participates in patient care meetings, clinic meetings, and other events, as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred

• 4 or more years' experience in ambulatory care setting.