Job Description Job Description Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions Prescribing medications, therapies and other treatments Managing general patient care Performing and interpreting diagnostic tests (e.g., x-rays and lab work) Educating patients about healthy lifestyle choices and disease prevention Counseling patients about their health care plan Holding specialty-specific responsibilities Taking medical histories Ordering and interpreting lab tests and diagnostic tests Performing physical exams Diagnosing and treating illness Assisting in surgeries Educating patients about their treatment pla