What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician- Internal Medicine position at Yale New Haven Health?
Job Summary
A Physician in Internal Medicine provides comprehensive non-surgical primary care, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.
Key Responsibilities
- Examine patients, obtain medical histories, and treat acute and chronic illnesses
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests
- Involves patients and their families in care and treatment decisions
- Create treatment plans and complete orders in patient charts
- Collaborate on improvements in care delivery and service with staff, other physicians, and management
Requirements
- MD or DO degree with ABIM-recognized internal medicine residency (three years minimum) or ABFM-recognized family medicine residency (three years minimum)
- Valid American Board certification in either internal medicine or family medicine and renewed (if needed) prior to expiration
- Valid and unrestricted Connecticut medical license
- BLS certification
- Valid DEA registration and Controlled Substance Certificate
Skills
- Knowledge of professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
- Ability to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality patient care
- Excellent written and oral communication, listening, and social skills
- Ability to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels, and value systems
Work Environment
The Physician must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform tasks normally associated with the practice of internal and family medicine.
