The qualified Family Practice/Internal Medicine Physician will support the Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic located in beautiful Kingston, NY. Kingston is an oasis between the state capital of New York (Albany) and the financial capital of the world (New York City) with less than a few hours’ drive from both. The Hudson River and Rondout Creek provide a beautiful backdrop to the lush greenery that surrounds historic Kingston while beckoning you back to nature. If you love to be outdoors and would like the time to enjoy it, our clinic’s 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday – Friday schedule will be perfect for you. Kingston is also a great place to raise a family!
As our Physician, you will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:
* Treating patients with common acute conditions, illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols.
* Supervising and providing general screening and medical care examinations of patients for routine, acute episodic and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; and diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated.
* Promoting preventive and health maintenance care, including physicals examinations, immunizations, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling.
* Prescribing and dispensing medications as delineated by pharmacy and therapeutic protocols; educate patients on proper dosage schedule, expected effects, and undesirable side effects that should be reported; and document instructions given to patient in medical record.
