Physician - Per Diem

Summary Memorial Hermann - GoHealth Urgent Care is seeking experienced Physicians who have urgent care or emergency room experience, treating both adult and pediatric patients. Physicians independently perform a wide variety of clinical services including treatment of acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu‑like symptoms, cuts, sprains and minor infections and are also responsible for selecting and utilizing appropriate diagnostics and/or therapeutic procedures for patients. Essential Functions Examining and treating patients Taking patients’ medical histories Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and X‑rays Making diagnoses and prescribing medications Treating minor injuries that may require sutures, splints or casting Recording progress notes for follow‑up patients Educating and counseling patients Ordering and/or carrying out therapy with patients Giving vaccinations, and referring patients to additional care Supervising GoHealth PA/NPs remotely when cases are presented for supervision Acting as a Collaborating Physician for up to four PA/NPs in the credentialing process, including sign‑off of the PA/NPs delineation of privileges (DOP) Each provider will work an anticipated eight (8) or twelve (12) hours per shift All other duties as assigned Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited medical school required. Work Experience: 2‑5 years of post‑residency clinical experience required. Minimum 18 months’ experience in an applicable practice setting required. Adult and pediatric practice experience strongly preferred. Licenses/Certifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible by an ABMS member board or AOA specialty board in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine. Active state medical licensure required. Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine setting. Applicable office procedures including but not limited to suturing, splinting, etc. Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records. Ability to be attentive with strong listening skills. Strong communication and customer service skills. Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified persons are granted an equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, medical condition, family care leave status, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status. The company will comply with all fair employment laws in each of the jurisdictions where we conduct business. #J-18808-Ljbffr