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PHYSICIAN (Local)

Code: 02674 Local Unclassified

As an unclassified local-government title, Physician is filled by appointment, and its published pay band is more of a guide than a fixed grade.

It asks for a professional license.

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Where this title is used

Physician is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.

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Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Examples of work

  • Examines patients, utilizing a variety of medical equipment, instruments and tests, following standard medical procedures.
  • Orders or conducts various tests and x'rays to provide information on patient's condition.
  • Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examinations, and diagnosis condition.
  • Administers or prescribes drugs and treatments.
  • Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize them against communicable diseases.
  • Promotes health by advising patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
  • Provides pre and post natal care to female patients.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

License

Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New Jersey.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of accepted principles, practices, methods and techniques in the field of medicine.
  • Ability to diagnose and treat a variety of human disorders.
  • Ability to detect, analyze, evaluate and interpret manifestations and symptoms of pathological disorders.
  • Ability to apply accepted principles, practices and techniques to individual cases and to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients.
  • Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
  • Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.