What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician (MD/DO) - Nursing Home position at Integrity Urgent Care?
Integrity is seeking a skilled and compassionate Physician to join our dedicated team to provide high-quality care to elderly and medically complex residents a long-term care facility. The Physician will work with Advanced Practice Providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care, manage chronic conditions, and ensure the overall well-being of residents. If you are passionate about healthcare and enjoy helping others, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities- The Physician provides medical orders, medical direction; medical care services, consultation, and supervision of the healthcare staff and chart review. The Physician is also available through direct telecommunication for consultation, assistance with medical emergencies, or patient referral.
- Perform rounds in the facility to include obtaining a history from the patient and supplemental sources, performing an exam and documenting findings within an electronic medical record.
- Organize a rounding schedule, notes, labs and imaging reports in the EHR for patients seen within the practice.
- Communicate with the Director of Nursing or floor nurses before and after rounds to obtain his/her concerns and to relay any new orders to them. New orders should be written at the time of rounds in order for those orders to become activated.
- The Provider will be the first point of contact for the nurses if questions arise on patients seen. This will require occasional after hours calls and/or texts.
- Notate findings and treatment course in patient chart including follow-up notes.
- Manages special projects and duties as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position.
- Current Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine license
- Board certification MD or DO credentials
- State and federal licensure requirements including DEA.
- BLS certification
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, blood borne pathogens and others.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced and high-stress environment
- Knowledge and experience with electronic medical record systems
- Understanding of medical coding and billing.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and staff.
- Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email and Microsoft Office.
