DescriptionUnder the supervision of a licensed physician, evaluates and treats patients having medical and/or surgical problems. Performs routine history and physical examinations; performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests and/or procedures in conjunction with physicians. Delivers direct patient care.
Responsibilities Under the supervision of the licensed physician, performs complete patient history and Physical examinations; orders laboratory tests and X-rays; performs and/or interprets laboratory and test results and initiates treatment; may perform routine or emergency procedures including but not limited to irrigation and suturing of wounds or incisions, drainage of abscesses, insertion of nasogastric tubes and intravenous line, sampling of arterial blood, etc. Writes appropriately authorized prescriptions; may prescribed controlled substance under appropriate physician countersignature. Assist with STICU/SDU/Trauma floor coverage incl...