Attending Physician, Jackson West, Per-Diem

Attending Physician

Department: Jackson West Medical Center Emergency Department

Shift Details: Variable days/nights (Per-Diem)

Jackson West Medical Center has created a state-of-the-art environment where patients and their loved ones feel safe and cared for like family and where our caregivers could focus on what matters most - our patients. Our carefully chosen healthcare heroes at Jackson West are dedicated and passionate and bring with them expertise and compassion. Jackson West will be the catalyst in transforming the way medicine is delivered for generations to come. Jos Milton Memorial Hospital at Jackson West adds richness and diversity to west Miami-Dade, thanks to a generous donation by the Milton Family Foundation. For the first time, residents in this area have easy access to a hospital that features adult and pediatric emergency rooms, advanced surgical and imaging suites, and 100 private inpatient suites which include 24 Bed Emergency Department. ED staffed with double coverage at all times and include swing and APRN coverage.

Summary

The role of Attending Physician is to provide the medical management of the various patient care programs as assigned. Maintains effective lines of communications with the medical staff, nursing, social work and management, and coordinates development, implementation and evaluation of standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment to System patients. Provides direct patient care on a daily basis and provides all necessary medical record documentation including Medicare/Medicaid and third party payers requirements. Performs CPT and ICD9 coding for each patient encounter. Works as scheduled and may rotate through System. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate. Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards. Attendance at Medical Staff meetings and participation with/on JMH committees/sub-committees. Participates in utilization review, quality assessment and improvement programs to improve patient care.
• Provides medical consultative services to other medical personnel, specifically related to overall patient management. Maintains current standards of acceptable medical practice. Participates in educational programs specific to patient care. Involves patients (and family, when necessary) in the decision making process about treatment. Meets productivity standards. Attends meetings and conferences, as directed. Participates in mandatory educational programs, in-service/training courses to maintain job competency skills. Maintains effective communication and working relationships with JHS medical personnel in the community. Collaborates with Radiology, Pathology, Surgery, Medical Oncology, and Nursing in the clinical management of patients.
• Performs all credentialed medical procedures according to standards, including time-out protocols. Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the continuous Quality Improvement Plan to identify improvement opportunities. Adheres to the Standards of Excellence at all times. Respects the rights, privacy and property of others at all times including the confidentiality of information, according to Administrative policies and all applicable laws and regulations. Complies with all applicable JHS policies and procedures, laws and regulations, and accreditation requirements (including HIPPAA and clinical trials protocol).
• Completes unusual occurrence report in accordance with P&P. Performs medical assistant duties using appropriate skills and equipment in accordance with P&P. Establishes priorities and organizes work in a logical sequence. Stocks and monitors supplies and Operating Room cabinets. Demonstrates knowledge of and applies principles of aseptic technique and maintains vigilance for breaks. Practices bio-hazardous waste separation according to P&P. Demonstrates knowledge of special laboratory procedures and assists in performance of such procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge on procedures, instruments, equipment; and integrates knowledge and skills into practice. Assists the surgeon during operative procedures by holding retractors, handling grafts, clipping sutures, etc. Performs additional related activities as assigned by the surgeon. Performs history and physical as needed on all patients within 24 hours and/or prior to surgical intervention. Performs other related duties as assigned. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).

Experience

Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.

Bilingual English / Spanish strongly preferred.

Education

Doctorate degree in Medicine is required.

Credentials

Valid Florida Medical License. Active DEA and board certification (ABEM / AOBEM) is required. Other specialty certifications related to specialty are a plus. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification ACLS, ATLS for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.