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Job description
Medical Officer of the Day
Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Facility: John J. Pershing VA Medical Center
Specialties: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
Schedule: Day, overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage
Position Overview Sygnetics is seeking experienced Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine Physicians to provide Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) coverage supporting Veterans at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center.
The physician will provide clinical coverage for Urgent Care, Acute/Inpatient Care, and Community Living Center patients , respond to medical emergencies and Code Blue events, evaluate and treat patients, coordinate admissions/transfers, and complete required clinical documentation.
Key Responsibilities Provide urgent, inpatient, and Community Living Center medical coverage
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients within granted clinical privileges
Respond immediately to medical emergencies and Code Blue events
Serve as Code Director when required
Order and review appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies
Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, referrals, and discharges
Enter orders, medications, progress notes, H&Ps, and other documentation in VA electronic medical systems
Collaborate with VA physicians, nursing staff, and other clinical personnel
Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation
Minimum Qualifications MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Board Certified or Board Eligible in:Internal Medicine
Family Medicine/Family Practice, or
Emergency Medicine
Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
Current BLS and ACLS
Current NPI
Current DEA registration, as applicable
Ability to complete VA credentialing and privileging
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
Schedule Coverage includes day and overnight tours , including weekdays, weekends, and federal holidays. Physicians must remain on VA Medical Center grounds throughout their assigned tour of duty.
Who can apply
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