What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Medicine Physician- Medical Director Wathena KS position at HCRC Staffing?
Internal Medicine Physician- Medical Director Wathena KS (40 miles N of Kansas City)
Part time or Full time
We are looking for an experienced Physician to join our practice in Kansas about 40 miles N of Kansas City. We are seeking a compassionate provider to be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible in our Rehab Hospital / care facility. The Physician will be providing coverage as our hospitalist-based physician and as our medical director position. The medical director position involves oversight of practice management when working with mid-level providers, as well as other clinical and non-clinical staff, along with their clinical responsibilities.
Rotational schedule with another provider covering 7 on 7 off (or a combination of days split with other providers). Shifts ranging from 5-8 hours (dependent on efficiency). This position offers excellent work-life balance with flexible starting and ending times in lieu of a 12-hr. shift requirement. As census ramps you will have APP support and a scribe to assist with documentation as well as partnership track opportunity. Additionally, we offer a very robust hourly compensation and benefit package. You will experience one of the most collegiate groups of people you will ever work with. Great opportunity for off week rotation. The physician is responsible for diagnosing and treating patients in a patient centered, compassionate environment as a part of a cohesive interdisciplinary clinical team.
Responsibilities :
- History and Physical Exams- Examine patients and their medical records, pertinent documents / imaging / labs / test
- Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
- Review and approve rehabilitation care plans as needed
- Actively participate in interdisciplinary team and patient care conferences
- Diagnosis, management and treatment of acute episodic illnesses and stable chronic conditions, evaluation of current therapies, health maintenance, health promotion, illness prevention education and counseling, and management of urgent care matters
- Prescribe medications
- Write referrals and consult other physicians for comprehensive patient care
- Maintain accurate records and schedules- Establishes and maintains a system for tracking and coordinating the designated patient caseload and their progress throughout the entire acute or chronic episode of care
