Special Care at Home Assistant Medical Director (69257)

“Sanitas is a global healthcare organization expanding across United States. Our services include primary care, urgent care, nutrition, lab, diagnostic, health care education and resources for our patients. We strive to attract professionals who believe in our mission, vision and are dedicated to the service of our patients and their families creating a memorable experience through compassion, respect, and kindness.”

Job Summary

A Family Medicine Physician (MD/DO) is a healthcare professional specialized in providing comprehensive medical care to individuals of all ages within a family unit. They serve as the primary point of contact for patients, managing a wide range of medical conditions, promoting preventive care, and addressing the diverse health needs of patients across the lifespan.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Patient Care - Conduct thorough medical examinations and assessments of patients. Diagnose and treat various acute and chronic illnesses. Provide routine check-ups and preventive care services.
• Health Promotion and Education - Educate patients on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and disease prevention. Discuss age-appropriate screenings and immunizations with patients.
• Chronic Disease Management - Manage and monitor patients with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma. Coordinate care with specialists when needed.
• Family-Centered Care - Foster open communication to address family health concerns. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Record Keeping - Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all patients.
• Collaboration with Specialists - Consult with and refer patients to specialists as needed. Coordinate care plans with other healthcare providers.
• Emergency Care - Respond to medical emergencies and provide initial stabilization.
• Community Engagement - Engage in community health initiatives and educational programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Education

• Medical Doctor degree or DO Degree from an accredited institution.

Required Experience

• 3 years residency training in Family Medicine.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Current unrestricted State Medical License.
• Board certification in Family Medicine. 
• Current State D.E.A. Certificate. 
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuing medical education and staying informed about advancements in family medicine.
• The work schedule may include evenings and weekends to accommodate patient needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Financial Responsibilities

This position does not currently have financial responsibilities.

Budget Responsibilities

This position does not currently have budget responsibilities.
 

Languages

• Advanced English is required.
• Spanish and Creole are preferred.

Travel

Required: Flexible to travel per business needs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to work standing up, walk, use hands to operate tools and equipment and must be able to exert regularly up to 10 pounds of force, frequently exert 30 pounds of force and occasionally exert 50 pounds of force to constantly perform the essential job functions. The employee will be frequently required to reach with hands and arms, bend, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions

Inside: The employee is subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The worker is subject to noise; there may be sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
 

Physical/Environmental Activities

Please confirm for the following questions if these working conditions are encountered Occasionally (1-33% of time on the job), Frequently (34-66% of time on the job), Constantly (67-100% of time on the job), or Not Applicable N/A

• Working Condition: Must be able to travel to multiple locations for work (i.e. travel to attend meetings, events, conferences). Occasionally (1-33%)
• Working Condition: May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions of cold, heat, wet, and humidity. N/A
• Working Condition: May be exposed to outdoor or warehouse conditions of loud noises, vibration, fumes, dust, odors, and mists. N/A
• Working Condition: Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, or other equipment. N/A
• Working Condition: Subject to exposure to hazardous material. Occasionally (1-33%)