Physician assistant, internal medicine vs obstetrics gynecology physician

Differences between physician assistant, internal medicine and obstetrics gynecology physician duties and responsibilities

Physician assistant, internal medicine example responsibilities.

• Manage continuity of care for complex general internal patients with limit resources-diabetes, hypertension, psychiatric, and homeless.
• Assess and treat acute/chronic medical problems and provide education for prevention and/or progression of diagnosis to patients and families.
• x-ray review, medication review & administration, EKG, telephone triage
• Perform wellness exams from adolescent through geriatric patients and educate patients on lifestyle modifications and chronic diseases as appropriate.
• Work in an outpatient orthopedic clinic with emphasis on physical medicine, rehabilitation of both chronic and acute orthopedic conditions.
• Monitor immunization, ACLS, BLS and other documents relate to the clinical students and ensure they are up to date.
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Obstetrics gynecology physician example responsibilities.

• Manage care and treatment of patients with a variety of gynecological and menopausal complaints, contraception management, and prenatal care.
• Manage and oversee tuberculosis surveillance and clinic operations.
• Work closely with patients to manage their depression and anxiety beginning with initial diagnosis to med-initiation and follow-up care.
• Apply appropriate CPT, ICD-9, and HCPC codes for all charges prior to entry into system.
• Assess patient status using EMR.
• Organize and execute a multi-regional CME event that result in an increase in transplants.
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