OBGYN Physician - JN

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and related administrative services to ensure timely care of patients.
• Abside by the Dartmouth Health Bylaws for the Professional Staff and Code of Conduct.
• Review records and detailed medical history from patient(s).
• Determine appropriate diagnosis (diagnoses) and treatment plan(s).
• Determine and order appropriate screening and diagnostic tests and studies.
• Obtain informed consent for treatment diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and studies.
• Interpret and evaluate test and study results.
• Prescribe medications, treatments, and medical devices in accordance within specialty scope of practice and applicable rules and regulations.
• Initiate referrals to other providers as necessary.
• Initiate admission/discharge of patients, if applicable.
• Provide consultation, education, and counseling regarding the management of acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.
• Encourage behavioral change and assist with self-management skills to improve overall health, within specialty scope of practice.
• Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
• Provide patient and family-centered care.
• Insure the patient’s right to privacy, confidentiality and informed consent.
• Supervise APP’s as directed.
• Participate in continuing medical education (CME).
• Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned.