Physician Hourly

US-AR-West Memphis

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Req #: 170027
Type: Part-Time
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				Overview:

The Physician is responsible for assessing and providing medical care to patients in collaboration with the Nurse Manager- Health Services & PI and ARNPs, and ensuring the smooth flow of consultations and referrals between medical staff. This position also includes on-call responsibilities for the provision of medical care outside of regular business hours. The physician must ensure timely and accurate documentation of all assessments and treatment decisions. 

Responsibilities:

* Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests and provides medical treatments to patients throughout their hospital stay, including after-hours on-call coverage. 
* Coordinates with other medical staff to ensure accurate and thorough documentation of all assessments and provides clinical oversight of ARNPs. 
* Makes referrals for tests and consultations, monitors ongoing care of medical conditions, and provides education on medical diagnoses to patients and their families. 

* Collaborates effectively with staff from other disciplines and is knowledgeable about the care and treatment needs of patients of different ages. 
* Adheres to company Code of Conduct Standards and understands and complies with special precautions, disaster and fire safety procedures, and abuse reporting. 

Qualifications:

Education

* Medical doctorate (MD) from an accredited university.

Experience

* Two (2) years post residency clinical experience in an inpatient setting, psychiatric experience referred. 

Licenses/Certifications

* Licensed in the state of employment.
* Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and applicable certifications.
* Board certified or eligible in internal or family medicine.
			
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