29-1229.02 · Task explorer
Hospitalists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Provide inpatient care predominantly in settings such as medical wards, acute care units, intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, or emergency rooms. Manage and coordinate patient care throughout treatment.
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This source lists 14 tasks, including 14 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2021.
14 tasks shown
Core · Task 17106 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert
Diagnose, treat, or provide continuous care to hospital inpatients.
Core · Task 17102 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert
Prescribe medications or treatment regimens to hospital inpatients.
Core · Task 17103 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert
Order or interpret the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiographs (x-rays).
Core · Task 17107 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert
Admit patients for hospital stays.
Core · Task 17105 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert
Conduct discharge planning and discharge patients.
Core · Task 17099 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert
Write patient discharge summaries and send them to primary care physicians.
Core · Task 17096 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert
Refer patients to medical specialists, social services, or other professionals as appropriate.
Core · Task 17098 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert
Direct, coordinate, or supervise the patient care activities of nursing or support staff.
Core · Task 17104 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert
Attend inpatient consultations in areas of specialty.
Core · Task 17108 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert
Communicate with patients' primary care physicians upon admission, when treatment plans change, or at discharge to maintain continuity and quality of care.
Core · Task 17097 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert
Participate in continuing education activities to maintain or enhance knowledge and skills.
Core · Task 23920 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert
Direct or support quality improvement projects or safety programs.
Core · Task 17100 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert
Direct the operations of short stay or specialty units.
Core · Task 17101 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert
Train or supervise medical students, residents, or other health professionals.
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