Internal Medicine Physician

1 month ago

Louisiana, United States SWLA Center for Health Services Full time

JOB TITLE: Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician

DEPARTMENT: Medical

SUPERVISED BY: Chief Health Officer

STATUS: Full Time

SUMMARY : Individual shall function as a physician member of the health care team rendering quality medical services to all patients in accordance with appropriate standards of medical care specific for the specialty. Individual shall also function as physician of the health care team at the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS: The staff physician must be fully licensed to practice in the State of Louisiana with valid DEA license. Board eligible/Board certified in a Primary/Family or Internal medicine specialty. CPR certification strongly encouraged.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Medical degree from an accredited medical school or DO degree from an approved osteopathy school.
  • Completed a residency for board eligibility; board certification preferred.
  • Current valid Louisiana medical license and DEA license.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of medical practice principles of specialty.
  • Sensitive to the needs of people of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
  • Must give the same level of importance to health maintenance and disease prevention as cure and restoration.
  • Must participate in Center’s provider staff meetings, general staff meetings/activities and Quality Assurance.
  • Must continue to meet appropriate standards as required by the SWLA Center for Health Services and Health Provider By-Laws.
  • Must be proficient in the use of the Centricity/ EMR and capable of creating accurate, complete medical records in a timely manner.
  • Must fulfill all NCQA, JCAHO, and SWLA Center for Health Services EMR requirements accurately and within the allowed time frames.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Maintain patient confidentiality and patient rights
  2. Display punctuality and good attendance at work
  3. Work and communicate with patients to satisfy the patient expectations
  4. Examine patients to determine presence of disease and to establish preventive health practices.
  5. Maintain clinical tracking data for continuity of care
  6. Assist the Medical Director with the planning, management and evaluation of health care delivery at the SWLA Center for Health Services
  7. Provide continuous care by obtaining hospital privileges and emergency room coverage
  8. Actively participate in local, state and national medical associations/societies.
  9. Participate in quality assurance patient review committee
  10. Records on medical record using POMR system
  11. Collect appropriate data for clinical decision-making
  12. Maintain current medical records
  13. Develop and implement individual work plans
  14. May conduct periodic formal assessments and reviews of subordinates performance
  15. Promote health by advising patients concerning diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease
  16. Participates in community education, staff in-service and committee meetings
  17. Exhibit judgment to prevent delays in service provision and avoid serious adverse impact on health status of individuals
  18. Participate in SWLA Center for Health Services infection control program
  19. Assist in other departments/centers affiliated with SWLA Center for Health Services as needed and/or assigned
  20. Serve as laboratory supervisor of the on-site clinic laboratory
  21. Perform other related duties as assigned within the realm of clinical training/experience
  22. Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners in the same department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS- SEE ATTACHED

MISSION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE:

  1. Demonstrate the Mission and acts in ways that advance the best interest of the customers entrusted to our care. Positively represents SWLA Center for Health Services (SWLA) in the workplace and the community.
  2. Present a professional image: apparel and appearance are appropriate according to SWLA department dress code.
  3. Demonstrate effective communication and listens attentively to the customer and promptly acts upon requests with consideration for patient privacy. Keep the customer informed about their care and treatment in a comfortable atmosphere.
  4. Respect the gifts and talents (the diversity that co-workers bring to their jobs) of each other. Demonstrates effective communication and assists co-workers as necessary.
  5. Respect the privacy and confidentiality of the customers we serve, our physicians, co-workers and the community.
  6. Practices safe work habits and maintain a safe environment for self, co-workers, patients, and visitors.
  7. Work collaboratively to solve problems, improve processes, and develop services. Acts as an advocate for our customers.
  8. Complies with organization/department policies and procedures, including but not limited to confidentiality, safety, cooperation/flexibility and attendance.
  9. Understands and complies with applicable federal/state laws and Standards of Conduct as related to assigned job duties.
  10. Participates in departmental or organizational quality. Continuous performance improvement activity.
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