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The Physician is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and promoting preventive care. They also maintain medical records, coordinate with other providers, and participate in performance improvement activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a graduate degree in medicine or osteopathy, complete a residency in a relevant field, and possess a valid Mississippi medical license. At least 3 years of experience in a community health setting is required, along with current BLS certification.
Summary: Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Physician is responsible for providing comprehensive, high quality medical care to patients of Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative.
Job
Responsibilities:
Demonstrate ability to provide general medical care activities
Maintains case histories, examination reports and other medical records in the approved format
Assesses, diagnosis and treats medical problems of SEMRHI patients
Develops and documents appropriate plans for the management of problems identified
Promotes preventive care and healthy lifestyles for all patient life-cycles
Refer patients to the hospitalist for care as necessary
Maintain courtesy hospital privileges as required
Coordinate services with other center providers, local specialists and community resources
Serves as preceptor for center nurse practitioners as necessary
Establish health care standards and protocols for each medical service and program
Ensures confidentiality of patient information and records
Participates actively in Performance Improvement activities
Maintain complete, up to date and accurate problem oriented medical records
Complies with credentialing and other administrative requirements necessary for meeting regulatory standards
Demonstrate positive personal attributes such as honesty, integrity and professionalism in all aspects of the job
Work to ensure the productivity and effectiveness of clinical, staff, in terms of utilization and patient satisfaction
Attend classes, workshops, and seminars as appropriated to maintain clinical competency and stay informed of changes in community health
Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural issues and a positive attitude when dealing with patients, colleagues and resource people from outside the center
Must be flexible and willing to float to other clinic locations as needed to support operational needs, ensure adequate coverage, and maintain quality patient care
Completes the required IT/Security trainings prior to the deadline
QualificationsJob
Requirements:
Graduation from an approved school of Medicine or Osteopathy, completion of an approved residency program in family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, or obstetrics/gynecology; a valid Mississippi medical license, and unrestricted privileges under the Controlled Substances statutes of the Drug Enforcement Agency.
At least 3 years’ experience in providing care in a community health or related setting
Valid Mississippi Medical License. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association
Must be able to use sound analytical thinking in providing patient care
Must be able to reason in the practice of medicine
Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Must be able to deal effectively with patient and staff emergencies Physical and Other Requirements
Must continuously listen, visualize and have dexterity and eye-hand coordination
Must have full range of body motion, frequently sit, squat, reach, use both right and left forearm rotation, walk, stand, kneel and twist.
Must have ability to grasp firmly, lift and carry, push and pull in excess of 10 lbs
