Physical Therapy at St. Luke's
Physician- Family Medicine-Nazareth
Physical Therapy at St. Luke's, Wind Lake, Wisconsin, United States
Overview
The St. Luke’s Physician provides medical services in the general care and treatment of patients in both practice and hospital settings. The physician delivers comprehensive medical services on a continuing basis, delivers high quality, cost‑effective medical care, and participates in quality, patient satisfaction and performance improvement initiatives. Responsibilities
Performs history and physical examination of all patients seen. Provides cost‑effective, high‑quality care based on best practice evidenced‑based medicine. Adheres to standardized orders and practice guidelines approved by the medical staff. Demonstrates competency in assessment, range or treatment, knowledge of growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated. Provides regular, timely, and appropriate communication with referring physicians, patients and their families. Participates in education of patients and their families. Evaluates and implements patient health care needs. Performs routine exams and obtains patient histories. Manages patient treatment program based on assessment of needs. Initiates treatment via prescriptions, diagnostic tests, exams and procedures. Reviews lab results and plans actions according to results. Performs routine health maintenance activities for new and established patients. Coordinates patient care and makes referrals to physicians, nurses, psychologists, nutritionists, et cetera, as needed. Collaborates and communicates with other professionals, nurses, physicians, and outside agencies regarding patient care. Coordinates patient care and family counseling with public and mental health agencies as appropriate. Teaches wellness habits and educates patients on prevention of potential health problems or method of dealing with present problems. Provides information and materials relating to patient health care needs. Maintains knowledge of current medical practices and skills. Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. Physical and Sensory Requirements
Sitting for up to three (3) hours per day; standing for up to eight (8) hours per day; walking for up to six (6) hours per day. Frequent fingering, handling, grasping, twisting, and turning as it relates to therapeutic procedures. Consistently lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 pounds. Occasionally lift, carry, and push objects up to 75 pounds. Rarely lift, carry, and push objects up to 100 pounds. Rarely push and pull patients weighing up to 300 pounds in a wheelchair or stretcher. Occasionally stoop and bend. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Seeing as it relates to normal near, far, color, and peripheral vision. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies. Education
Graduate of an accredited medical school and completion of residency and/or fellowship in area of specialty. Training and Experience
Current or recent experience in area of specialty. License and Certifications
MD or DO – licensed by the state licensure board within the State of practice. Board Certified/Eligible in the area of specialty by the appropriate medical board. Equal Opportunity Employer
St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The St. Luke’s Physician provides medical services in the general care and treatment of patients in both practice and hospital settings. The physician delivers comprehensive medical services on a continuing basis, delivers high quality, cost‑effective medical care, and participates in quality, patient satisfaction and performance improvement initiatives. Responsibilities
Performs history and physical examination of all patients seen. Provides cost‑effective, high‑quality care based on best practice evidenced‑based medicine. Adheres to standardized orders and practice guidelines approved by the medical staff. Demonstrates competency in assessment, range or treatment, knowledge of growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated. Provides regular, timely, and appropriate communication with referring physicians, patients and their families. Participates in education of patients and their families. Evaluates and implements patient health care needs. Performs routine exams and obtains patient histories. Manages patient treatment program based on assessment of needs. Initiates treatment via prescriptions, diagnostic tests, exams and procedures. Reviews lab results and plans actions according to results. Performs routine health maintenance activities for new and established patients. Coordinates patient care and makes referrals to physicians, nurses, psychologists, nutritionists, et cetera, as needed. Collaborates and communicates with other professionals, nurses, physicians, and outside agencies regarding patient care. Coordinates patient care and family counseling with public and mental health agencies as appropriate. Teaches wellness habits and educates patients on prevention of potential health problems or method of dealing with present problems. Provides information and materials relating to patient health care needs. Maintains knowledge of current medical practices and skills. Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. Physical and Sensory Requirements
Sitting for up to three (3) hours per day; standing for up to eight (8) hours per day; walking for up to six (6) hours per day. Frequent fingering, handling, grasping, twisting, and turning as it relates to therapeutic procedures. Consistently lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 pounds. Occasionally lift, carry, and push objects up to 75 pounds. Rarely lift, carry, and push objects up to 100 pounds. Rarely push and pull patients weighing up to 300 pounds in a wheelchair or stretcher. Occasionally stoop and bend. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Seeing as it relates to normal near, far, color, and peripheral vision. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies. Education
Graduate of an accredited medical school and completion of residency and/or fellowship in area of specialty. Training and Experience
Current or recent experience in area of specialty. License and Certifications
MD or DO – licensed by the state licensure board within the State of practice. Board Certified/Eligible in the area of specialty by the appropriate medical board. Equal Opportunity Employer
St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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