Center Physician Scope

· Advising the Center Director and Wellness Services staff on all medical and health related matters. This shall include staffing requirements; the advisability of medical separations, including the furnishing of diagnosis, prognosis, and recommendations for future care; the utilization and cost of services; the personalization of patient care; and any other health areas deemed appropriate by the Center Physician and the Center Director.

Providing direct medial services to students, including:

· A cursory medical inspection for each student within the first 48 hours after arrival on center, and a definitive medical examination and health history using Job Corps approved history and physical forms of each student, within 14 days of arrival on center. The medical examination will include the interpretation of all routine laboratory tests. Although much of this work may be delegated, the Center Physician maintains the ultimate responsibility for the quality of work performed.

· Diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury, including the Center Physician's availability on center for acute illness and injury visits.

· Arrangements for preventive immunizations and detection and control of communicable diseases as specified in PRH-6: Appendix 601 and TAG B: Immunization and Communicable Disease Control.

· Provision of all necessary referrals for specialist and institutional care and assisting in reviewing follow up information form such off-center referral

Providing a system for 24-hour emergency backup coverage/referral.