Internist-Physician

Job Description

Job Description

People's Health Centers St. Louis, MO Full Time

Job Description

Become a Family Practice Physician at a cutting-edge community based health center. Great benefits, fast-paced environment, great schedule! Join the People's Team

Summary : Provides comprehensive medical services for members of family, regardless of age or sex, on continuing basis by performing the following duties.

Educational Requirements : Graduate of an accredited Medical School, Completion of Internship and Residency or Fellowship program in Family Medicine.

Licensed in the state of Missouri.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reviews patient file / record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.

Elicits and records information about patient's medical history. Examines patients for symptoms or physical information.

Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition. Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination, and diagnoses condition of patient.

Administers or prescribes treatments. Determines and prescribes medication, dosage, and schedule given the patient's condition and allergies.

Discusses any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patient. Prescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patient from communicable diseases.

Promotes health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease. Provides prenatal care to pregnant women, and provides postnatal care to mothers and infants.

Performs surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency. Refers patients to medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patient's well-being.

People's Health Centers does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.