Physician Urgent Care/Emergency Medicine

Health Express-Weymouth urgent care facility located at 330 Washington Street, Weymouth, MA 02188. The role is full-time, day shift, requiring patient examination and treatment in urgent care settings. Compensation ranges from $153.00 to $189.54 per hour. Responsibilities Arrive each day prepared to work at your scheduled time. Leave only after patient care is completed. Attend staff meetings and offer suggestions. Listen to others with an open mind. Work collaboratively with APCs (NP/PA). Review lab results and imaging studies during downtime. Review patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status. Elicit and record information about patients’ medical histories. Interview patients concerning their symptoms and conduct a thorough physical examination. Order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patients’ conditions. Interpret reports and findings of tests and examinations, and diagnose conditions of patients. When clinically indicated, administer or prescribe treatments. Determine and prescribe medication, dosage, and schedule based on patients’ conditions and allergies. Discuss any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patients. Utilize online resources to perform travel consultations. Obtain DOT medical examiner certification via online training and pass the official examination. Learn and utilize EMR and tablet/laptop technology at the bedside. Prescribe and administer vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases. Promote health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease. Perform surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency. Refer patients to primary care physicians or medical specialists when necessary. Document the patients’ visits including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action. Follow up with patients regarding progress in high-risk or emergency cases. Follow up daily on laboratory tests and X-rays.Conduct physical examinations for admission to school/sports/camp or consideration for jobs. Maintain a professional appearance. Maintain a current CPR certification. Understand the concepts of universal precautions, HIPAA, and OSHA. Work independently or as a team player. Maintain a warm, friendly attitude with excellent patient interaction skills. Maintain excellent verbal and communication skills. Be adaptable in different situations. Exhibit excellent customer service; be patient-centric and customer service oriented. Qualifications Doctoral degree (M.D., Doctor of Medicine or D.O., Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine). Must be board-certified or board eligible by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Full time, including 2 weekends per month, 1 summer and 1 winter holiday. Employee will provide coverage to all Health Express locations as needed. South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. The system is the largest independent health system in southeastern Massachusetts. #J-18808-Ljbffr