Family Medicine Chair

Job Summary

Job Title: Physician Summary: Under indirect supervision, provides and manages direct health care for a specified patient population. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population. 2. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions. 3. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate. 4. Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate. 5. May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function. 6. Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required. 7. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards. 8. As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs. 9. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Job Requirements: Medical doctor with 3 to 5 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty. Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care. Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to supervise, advice, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise. Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops. Conditions of Employment: Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check. CPR Certified Pre-employment background investigation may be required. Working Conditions and Physical Effort: Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment. Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.

Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education

Credentials

Work Schedule: Varies

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: Memorial Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Jessica D. Hutchison jessica.hutchison@vandaliahealth.org