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NASSAU COUNTYTitle:CORRECTIONAL CENTER PHYSICIAN
Code:470163 WID
CLASS SPECIFICATIONPage:1 of 1

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Provides professional medical services to inmates in the Nassau County Correctional Center; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, the duties require the use of considerable independent judgment in the performance of professional medical services.

TYPICAL DUTIES
1.Performs examinations on all incoming inmates.
2.Examines, diagnoses, and treats inmates incarcerated at the Nassau County Correctional Center.
3.Conducts sanitary inspections of the correctional facility.
4.Takes specimens for necessary tests.
5.Prepares reports of medical examinations.
6.Authorizes hospitalization, consultation with specialists, laboratory work, nursing care, and other specialized treatment.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1.Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine.
2.Knowledge of the problems and needs of correctional center inmates.
3.Ability to exercise sound professional judgment.
4.Ability to establish effective working relationships with inmates and associates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
Continuing possession of a New York State license to practice medicine.


9/14/88
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