Physician

PRN/Per Diem for Coverage: How you make a difference: The Physician is responsible for assessing and providing medical care to patients in collaboration with the Nurse Manager- Health Services & PI and ARNPs, and ensuring the smooth flow of consultations and referrals between medical staff. This position also includes on-call responsibilities for the provision of medical care outside of regular business hours. The physician must ensure timely and accurate documentation of all assessments and treatment decisions. Key Responsibilities: Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests and provides medical treatments to patients throughout their hospital stay, including after-hours on-call coverage. Coordinates with other medical staff to ensure accurate and thorough documentation of all assessments and provides clinical oversight of ARNPs. Makes referrals for tests and consultations, monitors ongoing care of medical conditions, and provides education on medical diagnoses to patients and their families. Collaborates effectively with staff from other disciplines and is knowledgeable about the care and treatment needs of patients of different ages. Adheres to company Code of Conduct Standards and understands and complies with special precautions, disaster and fire safety procedures, and abuse reporting. Requirements: Education: Medical doctorate (MD) from an accredited university. Experience: Two (2) years post residency clinical experience in an inpatient setting, psychiatric experience preferred. Licenses/Certifications: Licensed in the state of employment. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and applicable certifications. Board certified or eligible in internal or family medicine. #J-18808-Ljbffr