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Hartford Healthcare-GoHealth Urgent Care
Physician Opportunities Within Expanding Urgent Care Network in Connecticut
Various Opportunities & Locations Available
We are seeking experienced Physicians who have urgent care or emergency room experience, treating both adult and pediatric patients, to join our welcoming and diverse community of providers in the surrounding region.
Job Summary:
Physicians independently perform a wide variety of clinical services including treatment of acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains and minor infections and are also responsible for selecting and utilizing appropriate diagnostics and/or therapeutic procedures for patients.
Education
- Graduate of an accredited medical school required
Work Experience
2-5 years of post-residency clinical experience required
Minimum 18 months experience in applicable practice setting required
Adult and pediatric practice experience
Required Licenses/Certifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible by an ABMS member board or AOA specialty board in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine
- Active state medical licensure
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine setting
- Applicable office procedures including but not limited to suturing, splinting, etc.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred
- Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records
- Ability to be attentive with strong listening skills
- Strong communication and customer service skills
Job Responsibilities include:
Examining and treating patients
Taking patients' medical histories
Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and X-rays
Making diagnoses and prescribing medications
Treating minor injuries that may require sutures, splints, or casting
Recording progress notes for follow-up patients
Educating and counseling patients
Ordering and/or carrying out therapy with patients
Giving vaccinations, and referring patients to additional care
Supervising GoHealth PA/NPs remotely when cases are presented to you for supervision
Job Responsibilities include:
Examining and treating patients
Taking patients' medical histories
Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and X-rays
Making diagnoses and prescribing medications
Treating minor injuries that may require sutures, splints, or casting
Recording progress notes for follow-up patients
Educating and counseling patients
Ordering and/or carrying out therapy with patients
Giving vaccinations, and referring patients to additional care
Supervising GoHealth PA/NPs remotely when cases are presented to you for supervision
Act as a Collaborating Physician for up to four PA/NPs in the credentialing process, including signoff of the PA/NPs delineation of privileges (DOP)
20 hours required monthly for per diem
Note: this job description is not inclusive of all the duties of the position. You may be asked by leaders to perform other duties. Management reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.
Physical Requirements
Indicate the appropriate physical requirements of this job in the course of a shift.
Occasionally - Activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time.
Frequently - Activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Constantly - Activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time.
*Please note that employees must be able to perform the entire range for each physical demand task marked Occasionally, Frequently, and Constantly.
Connect with us:
Have questions or need more information? Apply below or reach out to our Provider Recruiter, Damaris.Ruiz@gohealthuc.com to start a conversation about your future with Hartford Healthcare-GoHealth Urgent Care.
Note: this job description is not inclusive of all the duties of the position. You may be asked by leaders to perform other duties. Management reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.
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