Specialist Family Medicine

The Specialist Physician shares the same responsibility of the Consultant Physician for delivering high quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care. The post holder is expected to be an example of clinical excellence within the Division and contributes to the supervision and training of junior medical staff. • A medical degree and the successful completion of a residency and internship. • A state license and certification to practice medicine. • Knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of illnesses. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Good leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Dexterity and detail oriented abilities. • Patience and compassion. • The ability and willingness to stay up to date on advancements, innovations, and developments in the field. • Examining patients, taking medical histories, addressing patients' concerns, and answering patients' questions. • Diagnosing and treating injuries, illnesses, and disorders. • Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests and explaining the results to patients. • Counseling patients on diet, hygiene, preventative healthcare, and other lifestyle changes. • Updating patients' charts and information to reflect current findings and treatments. • Recommending and designing treatment plans. • Prescribing medications or therapies. • Explaining medical procedures to patients. • Consulting with other physicians, referring patients to specialists when necessary, and working with other healthcare staff, such as nurses, assistants, and other physicians. • Complying with medical laws (for example, HIPAA).