Physician Family or PEDS $180K - $200K, Gretna, LA

Physician Family or PEDS $180K - $200K, Gretna, LA

A great physician is a highly qualified professional and a compassionate individual. You must be very knowledgeable concerning diseases, epidemiology and other medical conditions so you can interpret symptoms and diagnose conditions. The job can be demanding so a great deal of patience and physical endurance is required.

• Conduct routine check -ups to patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues
  
• Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health
  
• Conduct examinations to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine their condition
  
• Ask intuitive questions to discover causes of illness
  
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient’s medical history
  
• Prescribe and interpret lab tests to obtain more information about underlying infections or abnormalities
  
• Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration
  
• Collaborate with other physicians, physician assistants and nurses to form a high performing medical team
  
• Examine and provide treatments to injuries and refer patients to other physicians when needed (ophthalmologists, orthopedists, neurologists etc.)
  
• Keep records of patients’ diseases, operations or other significant information (e.g. allergic episodes)
  
• Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients
  
• Remain up -to -speed with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars
  

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