Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The following statements for this position reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the duties required that might be inherent in the position.
· Perform initial and periodic physical examinations.
· Evaluate patient behavior and explore patient’s interpretation of health needs.
· Develop and implement long- and short-range treatment plans with the patient and/or family.
· Furnish and adjust medications according to the law and health center protocols.
· Develop and maintain problem list and medical record, inclusive of physical, psychosocial, environmental, economic, and cultural factors relevant to the patient.
· Counsel patients and families as to preventative care, medical problems, psychosocial problems, a...