Physician / Doctor

• · Works in office area(s) as well as on nursing units, resident rooms and in examination rooms.

• · Moves intermittently during working hours.

• · Is subject to frequent interruptions.

• · Is involved with residents, staff, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

• · Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, staff and visitors.

• · Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects, as appropriate.

• · Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.

• · May be subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke and other air contaminants.

• · May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

• · Maintains liaison with residents/patients, families, other staff and agencies, to meet medical care needs.

• · Follows established procedures governing the handling and disposal of infectious waste.