What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician- Internal Medicine/Primary Care/ Geriatrics (PRN) ***$5K Sign-On Bonus position at Altea Healthcare?
The Physician/Medical Director is responsible for clinical direction and oversight of Healthcare Providers in various post-acute facilities, providing in-patient holistic medical services utilizing innovative technologies to improve patient access impacting quality outcomes.
These medical services include:
- Planning, directing, and evaluating resident/patient care
- Examination and treatment of chronic and acute episodic illnesses; and treatment of minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries/illnesses.
- Performs elected laboratory testing, writes prescriptions, and diagnoses and treats medical conditions within the scope of their license expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Works with the Medical Team to provide patients with primary medical care services within the standards of practice and care for facility patients/residents.
- Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of residents/patients.
- Exercises professional judgement and provides consultation to Providers concerning appropriate treatment of residents/patients.
- Collaborates with Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and facility staff to identify resident/patient needs and helps develop plans to meet these needs.
- Follows residents/patients in a post-acute skilled nursing facility, inpatient rehabilitation, assisted living, and other post-acute care facilities, as needed for continuity of care.
- Assists Providers with emergency treatments and more complex procedures.
- Adheres to facility policies, procedures, and objectives; ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety; and environmental and infection control standards.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a primary care physician role.
- M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited United States medical school.
- Successful completion of a residency program at an accredited healthcare institution.
- Board certification in primary care or related field from said residency. (Preferred)
- Current license in the State of Florida.
- Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration for prescription writing
Job Type: Part-time
***$5,000 Sign-On Bonus***
Compensation: $1,100 - $1,200 per day
Ability to Relocate:
- Port St. Joe, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,100 - $1,200
