Physician - Urgent Care/Emergency Medicine
- Req. Number: R-10265
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Address:
330 Washington StreetWeymouth,MA
- Department: HXP Administration
- Status: Part time
- Shift: Day
- Schedule: Minimum of 1 weekend per month One summer holiday and 1 winter holiday. Provide coverage to all Heal
Job Description Summary
This position is responsible for examination and treatment of patients in our urgent care facilities.
Job Description
- Arrive each day prepared to work at your scheduled time.
- Be prepared to leave at the end of the day only after patient care is completed.
- Attend staff meetings and offer suggestions. Listen to others with an open mind.
- Be willing to work collaboratively with APCs (NP/PA)
- Review lab results and imaging studies during down time (non-patient care periods during the clinical shift).
- Review patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.
- Elicit and record information about patients’ medical histories.
- Interview patients concerning their symptoms and conduct a thorough physical examination.
- Order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patients’ conditions.
- Interpret reports and findings of tests and examinations, and diagnose conditions of patients.
- When clinically indicated, administer or prescribe treatments
- Determine and prescribe medication, dosage, and schedule given the patients’ conditions and allergies.
- Discuss any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patients. Utilize online resources to perform travel consultations.
- Be willing to obtain DOT medical examiner certification via online training and pass official examination.
- Be willing to learn and utilize EMR and tablet/laptop technology at the bedside.
- Prescribe and administer vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases.
- Promote health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
- Perform surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency.
- Refer patients to primary care physicians or medical specialists for consultation services when necessary for the well-being of the patients.
- Document the patients’ visits including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action.
- Follow-up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases. Follow-up daily on laboratory tests and X-Rays.
- Conduct physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school/sports/camp or consideration for jobs.
- Maintain a professional appearance.
- Maintain a current CPR certification.
- Understand the concepts of universal precautions, HIPAA and OSHA.
- Be a team player who is equally comfortable working independently.
- Maintain a warm, friendly attitude with excellent patient interaction skills.
- Maintain excellent verbal and communication skills. Be adaptable in different situations. Possess excellent client interaction skills. Be able to multi-task.
- Exhibit Excellent Customer Service; be patient-centric and customer service oriented.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Doctoral degree (M. D., Doctor of Medicine or D.O., Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
• Full-time physicians must be board-certified or board eligible by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.