Physician Family Practice Primary Care

Family Practice Physician

The primary purpose of the MD, Family Practice is to diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients, take medical histories, prescribe medications, and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. Also, to counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare. You report to the Director of Physician Practices and are delegated the administrative and clinical authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Assess and treat a range of conditions that occur in everyday life. Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury. Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition. Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results. Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary. Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients. Advice patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary. Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers. Supervise patient care personnel. Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness. Train residents, medical students, and other health care professionals. Prepare government or organizational reports which include birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals. Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form. Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

BC/BE in Family Practice At least 5 years experience Responsible for Adult/Pedi outpatient and Pedi inpatient call. Long term care coverage for own patients and rotated for unassigned. Willingness to work in a Critical Access environment. Life is good on the Vineyard. Work at a stunning facility, in an amazing community, with great pay and benefits. Martha's Vineyard Hospital is pleased to offer an extensive Health/Dental/Vision benefit package including a 403B, 457A, free Life and LTD insurances, and 2 weeks CME $6,000/year. Housing assistance can be available for a candidate who is relocating to the island to take the position.

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