Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Direct the care of critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit
Monitor and maintain pulmonary support for patients, including use and calibration of ventilators and life support systems
Formulate treatment plans, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, and therapeutic measures
Develop post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols
Order appropriate laboratory tests according to practice guidelines
Provide supervision of medical services and ensure appropriateness, quality, and safety of patient care within the scope of the division.
Develop, implement, and evaluate an appropriate patient plan of care
Assess severity of patient’s condition, determining and directing patients to appropriate medical plan and assessment
Actively participate in quality assurance programs and peer review activities
Determine required referrals based on level of urgency, and patient needs
Exercises final medial judgment in all issues of healthcare
Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
Consults with Medical Director and other professional on staff as needed regarding patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic
Oversee assigned allied health professional medical staff and nursing clinical
Assist in the resolution of complaints, request and inquiries from patients
Develop priorities for growth of clinical programs to meet patient needs
Enhance quality of care and implement innovations in care
Supplement departmental and research efforts
Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations
Document all services in patient medical records for compliance and regulatory adherence
Perform other duties as assigned