General:

Provide direct care to residents at the facility and provides emergency care to residents and staff personnel.

Job Requirements:

• Provide general health care to maintain and/or regain the health of those placed in their charge.
• Diagnose, evaluate and treat diseases with in his/her capability.
• Perform all routine history and physical (H&P) examinations in accordance with Policy and Procedure.
• Order laboratory studies, x-rays, examinations, and electrocardiograms as appropriate.
• Initiate consultation requests with supervisory physician’s approval.
• Prescribe treatment/medications consistent with established protocols.
• Utilize the results of Quality Assurance studies to improve standards of care and standards of practice.
• Provide patient education related to health status and treatment regime, using additional resources when needed.
• Maintain professional boundaries with residents at all times.
• Follows all requirements for documentation.
• Required to perform all assigned ACA related duties
• Required to attend ACA and other assigned or mandatory training classes in accordance with Kintock training policies
• Perform other work related duties as assigned by the Medical Director/Physician.

Education requirements:

Graduate of an accredited program and holds a current license to practice in the state of NJ/PA.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• CPR Certification
• Certification in the scope of practice.