Internal Medicine

Staff Internal Medicine Physician

Assists in planning and implementation of primary health care service delivery according to the health plan and written protocols. Provides primary, secondary and tertiary care, including counseling and referral within the context of a multidisciplinary team concept. Diagnoses and treats variety of diseases and injuries in general practice.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Elicits and records information about patient's medical history.
• Examines patient to determine general physical condition.
• Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests and of examination, and diagnoses condition.
• Administers or prescribes treatments and drugs.
• Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases.
• Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
• Reports deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
• Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
• Performs minor surgery, i.e., sutures minor injuries and lacerations.
• Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.
• Provides comprehensive care through the implementation of the health care plan and written protocols.
• Maintains clinical tracking data for continuity of care.
• Delegates specific tasks to other team members while retaining responsibility for results.
• Assists the Clinical Services Director in the planning, management and evaluation of the delivery of quality health care.
• Provides continuity of care by obtaining full hospital privileges.
• Functions independently as a cooperative primary care team member.
• Actively participates in local, state and national medical committees and associations.
• Participates in QA Patient Management Review Committees.
• Records on the medical record using the POMR System.
• Maintains current medical records in the clinic and the hospital.
• Participates in In-Service Education and community education programs to keep self and community abreast of the changes in medical practice.

Supervisory responsibilities: Supervises nursing and other support staff. May be perception for Adult Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant.

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.

Education and/or experience: Medical Degree from an accredited school and current license to practice medicine in the State of Mississippi. Must have completed a residency for board eligibility and/or certification. Must be knowledgeable in the principles of practice management. Must have the ability to care for people throughout the life cycle (16 years and up). Must be sensitive to the needs of people of diverse cultural backgrounds. Must give the same level of importance of health maintenance and disease prevention as cure and restoration.

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching up to 3%, dental insurance, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off (vacation and sick leave), vision insurance.