General Physician

About the role

The General Physician is responsible for providing comprehensive primary and general medical care to patients. The physician conducts medical assessments, diagnoses and manages common acute and chronic conditions, provides preventive healthcare, orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, and refers patients to specialists when necessary. The General Physician ensures safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care while complying with hospital policies, clinical protocols, ethical standards, and applicable Philippine healthcare regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical history-taking and physical examinations
• Assess, diagnose, and manage common acute and chronic medical conditions
• Develop appropriate treatment and management plans based on clinical findings
• Request and interpret appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications and treatments within the scope of professional practice
• Monitor patients' clinical progress and modify treatment plans when necessary
• Identify conditions requiring specialist consultation or referral and coordinate appropriate referrals
• Provide initial assessment and management of urgent and emergency medical conditions within the scope of practice
• Provide preventive healthcare, health counseling, and patient education
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation of consultations, medical orders, progress notes, and other required medical records

About you

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from a recognized medical school
• Valid and current PRC Physician License in the Philippines
• Strong knowledge of general medical assessment and patient management
• Competent in taking medical histories and performing physical examinations
• Ability to interpret laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic results
• Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to recognize conditions requiring specialist referral or emergency intervention
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to patient safety, ethical medical practice, and quality patient care
• Willingness to comply with the hospital's medical staff credentialing and privileging requirements