Internal Medicine Physician

Job Title: Part time- Physician Administrator (16-24 hours/week)
Location: Gallipolis OH 45631
Call: No On-Call Responsibilities
Pay rate: $120/hr.- $130/hr.
Shift: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Duration: 6 Months with Potential Extension or State Hire
Hour/week: 16-24 hours/week
Position Summary:
• Oversee the medical care provided to residents of both developmental centers by planning, coordinating and directing delivery of medical services, establishing policies & procedures for medically related topics to be consistent with required standards for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID).
• Working with interdisciplinary team members (e.g. psychology, psychiatry, case managers, direct care staff, nursing staff, family/guardians) to problem solve issues affecting the health and safety of the individuals and making/implementing recommendations by ordering any medical interventions (e.g. medications, diagnostic testing, treatments, referrals to other medical providers).
• Serving as the primary care physician (e.g. conducting physicals, evaluating/diagnosing medical concerns, monitoring reactions to treatment/medications, writing prescriptions and medical orders, completing documentation) for designated individuals residing at the facilities.
• Collaborates with Certified Nurse Practitioners at each facility.
• Consulting with facility committees (admission/discharge, unusual incidents, infection control, emergency preparedness, medication review and human rights) and other parties (e.g. medical professionals/providers, DD county boards, DD Central Office Major Unusual Incident & Legal divisions).