Internal MedicinePsychiatry General Behavioral Medicine Center Memorial Hospital

Job Summary

Under indirect supervision provides and manages direct health care for a specified patient population.

Responsibilities

1. Provides and manages direct patient care including physical examinations evaluations assessments diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population. 2. Prescribes pharmaceuticals other medications and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions. 3. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate. 4. Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures as appropriate. 5. May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program patient care unit or research function. 6. Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required. 7. Follows established departmental policies procedures and objectives continuous quality improvement objectives and safety environmental and/or infection control standards. 8. As appropriate to the position participates in specified health promotion education and/or prevention programs. 9. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Job Requirements: Medical doctor with 3 to 5 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty. Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Areas of Medical Specialty.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Ability to observe assess and record symptoms reactions and progress. Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care. Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. Ability to maintain quality safety and/or infection control standards. Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. Knowledge of current principles methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to supervise advice and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise. Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops

Work Schedule: Varies

Status: Credentialed Provider

Location: Memorial Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist:Ashley B. King