Physician hospitalist
Core
Diagnose and treat patients with injuries and/or illnesses in a clinical and office environment, including interviewing patients, interpreting diagnostic tests, and prescribing medications.
Role type
Physician hospitalist (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine)
Builds
Patient care plans and treatment outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Internal Medicine / Family Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient interviewing, diagnostic test interpretation, treatment plan design, medication prescription, medical record management
Preferred skills
Systems-based practice
Technologies
Electronic health records systems
Responsibilities
Interview patients to obtain symptoms, medical histories, and family histories; Perform and/or interpret diagnostic tests; Diagnose and design plans of treatment for injuries and/or illness; Prescribe or administer medications; Prepare, maintain, and review patient records including histories, examination findings, treatment plans, and outcomes.