Attending Physician – RPT – Day Shift Position Available In Erie, New York

SALARY RANGE

$264,000 DISTINGUISHING

FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves performing professional medical services at a hospital, clinic or related health facility. The incumbent works on a full or part-time basis providing medical care and treatment to patients at County health facilities. Work is performed under the general supervision of higher ranking professional and administrative staff. Supervision may be exercised over lower level professional, technical and paraprofessional staff. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists with professional medical care of patients in a County hospital, institution, or clinic, by making rounds, interviewing and examining patients, giving and recommending treatments, and furnishing information for patients’ charts; Interviews relatives of patients to discuss diagnosis, treatments and progress; Confers with Director and Chief of Specialty on difficult cases and may make recommendations for treatment; Participates in medical conferences with other physicians and staff dealing with therapy and treatment of difficult cases and makes recommendations for disposition; Instructs medical students, interns, residents, and para-professionals when assigned to the service of a clinic; Participates in research projects, plans programs, conducts investigations, prepares reports for publication, gives lectures, and directs subordinate personnel in research techniques; Contacts physicians, health Departments, social agencies, clinics and hospitals on patients referred for treatment; Coordinates activities with other County departments, various divisions within the hospital and clinics for related and supportive care; Assists in surgical procedures; Performs duties for the Director or Chief of Specialty when necessary.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES’AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques and terminology of a specific field of medicine or surgery; good knowledge of medical treatment procedures in the service to which assigned; good knowledge of sterile techniques when assigned to surgicial procedures; ability to perform minor surgery and assist in more complex procedures; ability to make detailed medical examinations, including histories, and to prepare comprehensive reports; ability to get along well with others; initiative and resourcefulness; industry and dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an approved medical school and completion of hospital residency program and a license to practice medicine in New York State.

NOTE:

Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.