Internal Medicine Specialist

Job Description

We are looking for a compassionate Internist to provide long-term, comprehensive care to our patients and manage both common and complex diseases. You should be able to effectively diagnose patients and suggest a successful course of treatment. As an Internist you must be able to prescribe and administer medications, immunizations, and other non-surgical treatments. You should also be able to develop long-lasting, rewarding relationships with your patients.

Job Responsibilities

●    Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.

●    Diagnosing and treating acute illnesses, such as bacterial and viral infections, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes.

●    Prescribing or administering medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.

●    Explaining procedures and discussing test results or prescribed treatments with patients.

●    Monitoring patients’ conditions and progress, and re-evaluating treatments, as necessary.

●    Providing health and wellness advice to patients, including diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.

●    Immunizing patients against preventable diseases.

●    Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests, and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.

●    Referring patients to other medical specialists, when necessary.

●    Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.

●    Preparing official health documents or records.

Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills:

●    Specialization degree and successful 4-5 years of residency

●    Valid licensure to practice

●    Compliance with all laws and hospital policies