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The incumbent obtains history, examines, diagnoses, counsels, and treats patients within the physician's area of specialty and experience of geriatrics and hospital medicine. This role is both consultative for geriatrics patients (operationally defined here as age 65 and above, or age 55 with complex medical conditions), and as the primary attending physician when the patient is appropriate for transfer to hospital medicine. The incumbent makes critical decisions regarding medical care. The incumbent works closely and in cooperation with the management staff, directs comments, questions to the appropriate management person, and follows administrative policies. The incumbent actively participates in physician governance meetings, management decisions, and follows policies adopted by Renown Health and its medical staff. The incumbent stays abreast of current advances in medicine by reviewing recent publications, attending in-services and educational meetings, and attending continuing medical education programs in the appropriate field.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Ability to function effectively in an integrated delivery system.
1. Knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulatory rules;
2. Capable of operating business units in conformance with good quality and business practices as may be outlined by agencies such as The Joint Commission, NCQA, MGMA, etc.
3. Effective leadership skills (and leading by example);
4. Ability to obtain results with minimal disruption while involving a variety of internal and external groups.
5. Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
This position does provide patient care.
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