Specialist - Internal Medicine

Job Description

• Performs the professional duties of an internist in adherence to the Delineation of Privileges depending on the efficiency and skills of the particular individual.
• Answers in-patient consultations from medical or other in-patient services.
• Participates in the reading of EKG’s.  Performs lung function studies and makes interpretations when needed.
• Administers Executive Health Program examinations on a regular basis.
• Orders diagnostic laboratory and X-ray examinations, determining the diagnosis and prescribing applicable therapy and taking the necessary preventive medicine.
• Reviews journals and textbooks in order to keep current on latest techniques, procedures and therapy.
• Participates in continuing in-service training programmes, physician’s conferences, etc.
• Participates in the monthly staff meeting of the Internal Medicine Service Division.
• Responsible for the proper practice of infection control guidelines in all clinical areas.
• Keeps current with emergency techniques as they emerge and evolve.
• Active participation and sustained qualification in all cardio-pulmonary resuscitation programs.
• Attends staff meetings and weekly rounds and participates in in-service activities as required, i.e., Morbidity & Mortality conferences, Peer Reviews, etc.
• Evidences dependability in carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position.