Physician-Internal Medicine/Primary Care/Geriatrics (PRN)
Healthcare
Job Description
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.
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Schedule: Availability for 2-3 shifts per month every other week.
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These medical services include:
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- 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.
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Duties and Responsibilities
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- 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.
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Education and Experience
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- 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
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Job Type: Part-time
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Pay: $1,100.00 - $1,200.00 per day
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Ability to Commute:
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- Lake Worth, FL 33463 (Preferred)
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Work Location: In person