Physician (MD / DO) - Nursing Home - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Xpress Wellness 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.

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