General Practitioner

Description

Physician's responsibilities * Medical evaluation of residents, especially upon admission and in response to changes in their health status. * Clinical follow-up of chronic and acute illnesses. * Diagnosis and treatment of conditions that can be managed within the facility itself. * Prescription, review, and adjustment of medications, coordinated with nursing and pharmacy staff. * Periodic review of treatments to avoid duplication, drug interactions, and unnecessary medication. * Comprehensive geriatric assessment, considering not only disease but also functional, cognitive, and social status. * Participation in the individualized therapeutic plan and care plan for each resident. * Prevention and management of geriatric syndromes: falls, functional decline, malnutrition, pressure ulcers, delirium, etc. * Monitoring and follow-up of chronic diseases and prevention of decompensation. * Ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, electrocardiograms, radiographs, or other indicated diagnostic procedures. * Performing certain techniques and treatments that can be carried out on-site at the residence. * Determining when referral to a primary care center (CAP), hospital, emergency department, PADES, or other healthcare resources is necessary, and coordinating with those services. * Participating in end-of-life care, pain control, and appropriate adjustment of therapeutic effort, respecting advance directives and the individual's decisions. * Maintaining and updating clinical records and medical documentation. * Informing and supporting family members when clinically indicated. * Collaborating with nursing staff and other team members to establish care protocols. Salary: €1,221.00–€1,600.00 per month Benefits: * Christmas food basket * Meals provided at work * Flexible working hours * Option for an indefinite-term contract * Free parking Work location: On-site employment