Physician Internal Medicine - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Internal Medicine opening in northeast Georgia * Located in *Hartwell, GA * - 61 miles from Greenville SC & 109 miles from Atlanta* Full-time, permanent opening* Employed position* Non-profit* Recognized patient-centered medical home (PCMH)* Competitive compensation and benefits!* Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance along with a few other ancillary benefits* Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Corporate Holidays, and Disability Benefits* 403 (b) retirement investment plan* Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities* Employee assistance and hardship programs, plus so much more! Essential Duties and Responsibilities ((include, but are not limited to, the following) * Elicits and records information about patient's medical history utilizing the established electronic medical record software system* Orders, oversees and interprets various tests, analyses and diagnostic images* Makes diagnosis and prescribes care, treatment, and medications for patient condition* Performs specific minor outpatient surgeries and procedures* Documents patient charts in a timely and appropriate manner* Adheres to all established quality protocols* Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioner for specialized treatment* Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, lifestyle modification and methods for prevention of disease* Hospitalizes and treats patients in local hospitals, if required* Supervises clinical components at site* Assists with medical in-service training for staff* Provides back-up coverage for other sites* Serves on appropriate organization committees and teams* Participates in community health promotion projects* Attends local medical conferences and meetings* Participates in the corporation's Quality Assurance Program and adheres to all established quality protocols* Provides consultation, collaboration/supervision and direction to supportive clinical personnel* Other duties as assigned Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:* Thorough knowledge of the techniques and skills used in examination, diagnosis and treatment of physically ill patients* Extensive knowledge of recent developments in the field of medicine* Ability to perform physical tasks required in the examination and treatment of patients* Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with patients, other professional employees and the general public* Demonstrated interest in preventive medicine and health education