Physician

Physician

Reports to: Medical Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary: Provides episodic care to patients following accepted standards and protocols.

Primary Job Duties:

• Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent and non-urgent presentation.
• Select, order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests including wet reading X-rays as appropriate.
• Analyze reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury.
• Refers patient to PCP or specialist as appropriate.
• Perform procedures including laceration repair, I & D’s, IV, removal of foreign bodies, splinting and casting, ear irrigations.
• Explain procedures, discuss test results and prescribed treatments with patients.
• Document findings and treatment course in patient electronic medical record including follow-up notes.
• Direct professional and ancillary staff regarding treatment of patients.
• Interact with medical practices and emergency room physicians to create a cooperative atmosphere.
• Maintain up to date knowledge base for medical conditions and injuries that may present to an urgent care setting.
• Assist with training and orientating new provider staff.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality (HIPAA)

Education:

• Medical degree from accredited university either MD or DO with completion of residency program in Family Practice or Internal Medicine

with Urgent Care Experience

• Experience Med-Peds or ER

Licensure/Certifications:

• Board Eligible or Certification in Family Practice, Med-Peds, or Emergency Medicine.
• State and Federal licensure.
• DEA licensure.
• ACLS/PAL certification.

Experience:

• A minimum of two years clinical experience with pediatric and adult patients preferred.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of medical coding.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of urgent care medicine.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of occupational health, DOT exams

Skills:

• Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Excellent customer service skills

Benefits: Excellent benefit package, Medical/Dental and STD/LTD and 401k/ PTO