Physician - FP/IM/EM (Notional Opportunity)

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***This position is contingent upon contract award and will be located onsite in either the southeast, southwest, or central United States. Travel will likely be required.***

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Physician to preserve the health of employees and client personnel.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide patients with critical medical care services within the standard of care for critical care patients.
• Systematically assesses the urgent or emergent health needs of patients, analyzes data, and formulates a plan of care, with other members of the medical team, which is realistic in relation to the employee's capabilities and job requirements.
• Recognizes and treats illnesses and injuries according to established operating instructions within the scope of licensure and regulations of state employment or practice.
• Diagnose the patient's ailment and immediately start treatment.
• Explain to the patient and their family about their ailment and educate them about the line of treatment they are starting.
• Order diagnostic tests on the patient as required.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions.
• Discuss potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensure that all allergy information is up to date before prescribing medication/treatment.
• Document treatment orders for each patient and ensure that the nurses follow those orders.
• Performs record-keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.
• Maintains functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as required by, and appropriate to, position.
• Maintains patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities.
• Records and maintains patient information in accordance with standard protocols, and the Privacy Act.
• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with contract requirements.

Qualifications :

• Graduate from an accredited medical school in which an MD degree was earned.
• 3 years of post-qualification experience as a Physician in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Family Practice.
• Hold and maintain a state license as a physician and be favorably credentialed.
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
• Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
• Must be a US citizen or be a permanent resident residing in the US for 3 of the past 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current adjudicated Department of Homeland Security clearance.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• The position will require walking, standing, or sitting for periods of up to or beyond 10 to 12 hours each day
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• May require bending, stooping, and lifting as required for patient care and transport.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is:

Acuity-CHS, LLC

Acuity International