About the position
As a physician in an affiliated medical practice, provides medical services to patients in an assigned area.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
- Coordinates discharge planning with Case Manager for admitted patients.
- Documents patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given.
- Recommends, participates in, and actively works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness of care provided to patients throughout the organization.
- Accepts patient referrals from other physicians.
- Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
- Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
- Develops and oversees the patient care plan in connection with entire clinical care team.
- Works to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care, in a timely, effective, service-oriented manner.
- Provides care in the context of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision-making, and the right to self-determination.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Program in Discipline X - Required
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- BLS - to be obtained within 30 days.
Benefits
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Educational assistance and tuition assistance for qualified applicants
- Professional development opportunities and CE assistance
- And much more…
