Job Description
Responsible for providing primary care for patients suffering from injuries and common illnesses including diagnosing disorders, prescribing medications, making recommendations on lifestyle changes, and answering patients' questions. May work in one or more areas of specialization, such as anesthesiology, family and general medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Examines patients, takes medical histories, addresses patients' concerns, and answers patients' questions.
2. Diagnoses and treats injuries, illnesses, and disorders.
3. Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests and explains the results to patients.
4. Counsels patients on diet, hygiene, preventative healthcare, and other lifestyle changes.
5. Consults with other physicians, refers patients to specialists when necessary, and works with other healthcare staff, such as nurses, assistants, and other physicians.
6. Explains medical procedures to patients, and prescribes medications or therapies.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
1. Bachelor's degree in Medical or related field.
2. A state license and certification to practice medicine.
3. Successful completion of a residency and internship.
Preferred:
1. Knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of illnesses.
About the Team
With more than 100 board-certified pediatric specialists and a close network of community pediatricians, Atlantic Health System Children's Health addresses thousands of pediatric conditions and provides leading-edge pediatric urgent care. Family involvement at every stage of treatment is an essential part of our healing process. Providing great care for every little body means being there when families need us most. That is why our pediatric experts see patients at specialty centers located throughout northern and central New Jersey. Each of these sites is seamlessly connected to Goryeb Children's Hospital, so parents can rest assured that the most advanced pediatric care is always available when necessary.
