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Greenlife Healthcare Staffing · 1 week ago

Internist / Family Medicine Physician

New York, New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking an Internist or a Family Medicine Physician to fill an opening with a Family Health Center located in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York. The role involves diagnosing and treating patients, prescribing medications, and providing health advice while maintaining detailed patient records.

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Responsibilities

Consult with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns

Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, such as bacterial and viral infections, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes

Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury

Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients

Monitor patients' conditions and progress, and re-evaluate treatments, as necessary

Provide health and wellness advice to patients, including diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention

Immunize patients against preventable diseases

Maintain detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests, and/or treatments prescribed, and test results

Refer patients to other medical specialists, when necessary

Provide support and advice to patients receiving long-term care

Prepare official health documents or records, when necessary

Conduct research into the testing and development of new medications, methods of treatment, or procedures to prevent or control illness, disease, or injury