About this opportunity
7500 Methodist Medical Group lists this Primary Care Physician (Multiple Locations) opportunity in memphis, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Primary Care Physician responsible for working with nursing staff and physicians to provide comprehensive medical services and ensure the safety and quality of clinical care in the physician practice and Methodist LeBonheur Hospitals.
Responsibilities
Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations and assessments using best practices to diagnose and treat patients.
Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
Refers patients to specialists and relevant patient care components as appropriate.
Evaluates patient for need for and level of prescription medicines and considers alternative techniques for patient care.
Manages the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Participates in specified health promotion, education and prevention programs.
Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients and their families as needed.
Orders, performs, and interprets tests, and analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients’ condition.
Maintains accurate and timely completion of all documentation within 3 days of visit or discharge.
Coordinates work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists and other health care providers.
Supports call coverage for the practice and hospitals.
Maintains productivity at acceptable levels.
Focuses on high patient and family satisfaction and retention.
Develops strong partnership with fellow physicians and support staff.
Qualifications
MD or DO required.
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in areas of expertise.
Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
Licenses & Certifications
Medical Doctor - Arkansas (Arkansas State Medical Board)
Medical Doctor - Mississippi (Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure)
Medical Doctor - Tennessee (Tennessee State Board of Medical Examiners)
Osteopathic Physician Tennessee (Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination)
Board Certified Physician - American Board of Medical Specialties
National Board Certified Physician - The National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
AOA Board Certified Physician-Specialty American Osteopathic Association Board Certified DO
National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME)
Physical Demands
The position requires physical and mental ability to perform essential functions. Essential functions include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, repetitive motion, and handling patient body fluids. The role may require exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and up to 25 lbs. of force frequently, and requires good balance, coordination, and visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision.
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Worksite address
memphis, TN, 37544, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.