Physician

Job Description

Job Description

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