Physician-Internal Medicine/Primary Care/Geriatrics (PRN) Physician-Internal Medicine/Primary Care/Geriatrics (PRN)

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,

Pay: $1,100.00 - $1,200.00 per day

Expected hours: 8 – 16 hours per week,

License/Certification:

• Medical License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Palm Beach, FL/Lake Worth, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person