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Job Description

Provide inpatient care predominantly in settings such as medical wards, acute care units, intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, or emergency rooms. Manage and coordinate patient care throughout treatment.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-1069.03

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Hospitalists”.

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Tasks for “Hospitalist”

Order or interpret the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiographs (x-rays).
Attend inpatient consultations in areas of specialty.
Communicate with patients' primary care physicians upon admission, when treatment plans change, or at discharge to maintain continuity and quality of care.
Train or supervise medical students, residents, or other health professionals.
Diagnose, treat, or provide continuous care to hospital inpatients.
Direct, coordinate, or supervise the patient care activities of nursing or support staff.
Admit patients for hospital stays.
Direct the operations of short stay or specialty units.
Conduct discharge planning and discharge patients.
Write patient discharge summaries and send them to primary care physicians.
Participate in continuing education activities to maintain or enhance knowledge and skills.
Refer patients to medical specialists, social services or other professionals as appropriate.
Prescribe medications or treatment regimens to hospital inpatients.

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