MAJOR DUTIES: Serves as a Medical Officer in the Internal Medicine Clinic, responsible for the examination, diagnosis and treatment of the full range of outpatients seen in the clinic. The presence of multiple chronic problems complicates diagnosis and treatment, requiring the training and experience of a board eligible or board certified specialist in internal medicine. 1. In an outpatient clinic performs a wide range of medical duties covering primary care and general internal medicine. Many patients have multiple interacting acute and chronic medical problems such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, arthritis and cancer. Examines patients, orders and evaluates the full range of radiology and laboratory tests, makes diagnosis and prescribes appropriate treatment to include drugs, inoculations, nursing and dietary care. Refers to appropriate specialty clinic only when required for evaluation and/or treatment. Provides prescription renewal and telephone consultative services. Periodically provides episodic care to patients. Evaluates and treats patients with multiple complicated problems who were screened and referred by the Emergency Room for follow-up. 2. May supervise, teach and provide consultation to other health care providers (nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, medical students and interns). Serves as a leader of a health care team comprised of other physicians, non-physician providers, and ancillary staff. Provides medical, consultative services and chart review for quality assurance purposes. Performs other duties as assigned.