Physician Hourly
US-ME-Charleston
external
Req #: 168191
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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