Performs patient-care duties according to established standards, general and service-specific scopes of care, policies and procedures, and patient-specific protocols. Annually demonstrates performance competency in each of the following: Obtains Informed Consent for research protocols. Inquires about medical, family, and social histories and performs physical examination. Orders appropriate diagnostic studies. Interprets patient data to accurately diagnose disease and disease stage. Identifies appropriate medical treatment, whether protocol or non-protocol. Monitors and evaluates patient response to medical treatment. Facilitates appropriate patient referrals. Provides patient and family support. Provides patient follow-up to other health care providers, including referring physicians. Prescribes medications as appropriate and writes the drug orders in accordance with clinical privileges. Monitors patient in accordance with SJCRH standards. Provides consultation services for the nursing staff regarding questions relating to clinical care visits, discharge of inpatients and difficult medical management cases. Works with the other physicians as appropriate concerning potentially difficult patient care questions, drug usage, procure requirements, etc. Evaluates patient for need for and level of prescription medicines required and consider alternative techniques for patient care. Interacts and discusses with primary physicians and patient family appropriate patient care and prescription medicines. Provides reports as necessary to third party providers and sub-specialists. Acts as a participatory member of the clinical care teams. Complies with all clinical staff bylaws, rules and regulations.