Family Medicine Physician

Family Medicine Physician

Where small-town charm meets big-time adventure. The community – Parkersburg, WV nestled along the scenic banks of the Ohio River, Parkersburg, WV, offers visitors a charming blend of natural beauty and rich history. With its picturesque parks, such as the sprawling Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park accessible by sternwheeler, visitors can immerse themselves in the tranquility of lush greenery and captivating river views. The city boasts a vibrant arts scene, exemplified by the Parkersburg Art Center and the Smoot Theatre, which showcase local talent and provide cultural enrichment. History buffs can explore sites like the beautifully restored Blennerhassett Mansion and the Oil and Gas Museum, delving into the region's past. Whether strolling along the historic downtown streets adorned with Victorian architecture or embarking on outdoor adventures in the surrounding Appalachian foothills, Parkersburg welcomes visitors with its warm hospitality and abundant opportunities for exploration.

Airport Information: Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport is a regional airport located in Wood County, West Virginia, approximately 9 miles northeast of downtown Parkersburg. Serving the Mid-Ohio Valley region, this airport offers commercial flights operated by a major carrier. The airport features a single terminal building with basic amenities such as a restaurant, rental car services, and parking facilities.

About the Facility – Wood County VA Clinic offers comprehensive outpatient care, including primary care and specialty health services such as mental health support, laboratory testing, immunizations, and X-rays. We provide a range of convenient services, including blood draw and clinical testing, primary care for family and internal medicine needs, and radiology imaging services. Facility Address: 2311 Ohio Avenue, Suite A, Parkersburg, WV 26101.

Responsibilities

• The Family Medicine Physician provides a full range of medical services including evaluation, diagnosis, consultation & referral, specialty referrals for outpatients of all ages.
• Will make referral recommendations to the Clinical Director as required ensuring appropriate specialty care, follow-up, continuity of care and ensuring appropriated forms are completed.
• Will participate in treatment planning on a program basis and for individual patients.
• Shall be required to confer with clinical and administrative staff on a regular basis assuring timely and adequate communication of findings or concerns for appropriate and quality care.
• Family Medicine Physician shall regularly record patient contacts in the appropriate medical record.
• Will enter consults/referrals for other services such as: Contract Health, Behavioral Health, Social Services, Optometry, Audiology, Dietary and Public Health Nursing where appropriate.
• Will work with outside facilities and their staff on cases requiring decisive immediate care and possible ambulance transport.
• Family Medicine Physician provides patient management for appropriate follow-up and care either at a scheduled clinic, walk-ins or for a contract health referral.

Requirements

• License: Shall have a current license to practice medicine in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia and shall be full and unrestricted throughout the duration of employment.
• Board Certification: Shall be board certified/board eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Must have Basic Life support (BLS) or the equivalent through the American Heart Association.
• Must have a DEA certification.

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.