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.

• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays, when necessary or assigned (usually one weekend every 4-6 weeks)

• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).

• 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 work day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke and other air contaminants.

• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

• 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.