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Job description
Primary Care Physician
This position is responsible for providing primary and episodic care to patients following accepted standards and protocols.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentation.
Selects, orders, performs, and interprets tests, and analyzes diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition and augment physical findings.
Analyzes reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients.
Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury.
Performs procedures including laceration repair, and orthopedics and provides referrals to medical specialists.
Explains procedures and discusses test results and prescribed treatments with patients.
Notates findings and treatment course in patient chart including follow-up notes. Locks and closes out charts within 24-48 hours.
Manage communications for events, such as recruiting events, training events, and trade events, as needed.
The Physician provides medical orders, medical direction; medical care services, consultation, supervision of the healthcare staff, and chart review.
The Physician is also available through direct telecommunication for consultation, assistance with medical emergencies, or patient referral.
Manages special projects and duties as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position.
Qualifications:
Education:
Medical degree, Nurse Practitioner degree, or Physician Assistant degree from an accredited university.
Licenses/Certification:
Must obtain and maintain a current license. Nurse Practitioners must be board-certified.
State and federal licensure requirements including DEA.
Must obtain and maintain a current certification in BLS.
Experience:
1 year is preferred but not required.
Skills:
Understanding of medical coding and billing.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, blood-borne pathogens, and others.
Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate new and current provider staff.
Worksite address
mesquite, TX, 75181, US
Who can apply
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