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Internist - Physician - (Internal Medicine) Locum Tenens
Dallas, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Internal Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Academic/Training Program
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Albany, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/02/14
Job Description & Requirements
Internist - Physician - (Internal Medicine) Locum Tenens
StartDate: 06/30/2014Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day
Board Certified or Board Eligible Family Practice or Internal Medicine Physician or Geriatrician (preferred) to provide coverage as soon as credentialed for 3 months with the option to extend (2) additional 3 month periods. *Any State License. Work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. No Call, No overtime. See approximately 10 patients per day. Experience in providing care to Geriatric patients. Primary Care provider in the Geriatric Primary Care Patient Aligned Care Team. Histories, physical exams, order laboratories & diagnostic studies, diagnosis & formulate a treatment plan. Must have Basic Cardiac Life Support, and DEA. Site uses computerized medical records system.
Internal medicine (locum tenens) is a branch of medicine characterized by an emphasis on treating the whole body, rather than specialized focus on one body part of system. Many people use internists as their first point of medical contact, and in this way these physicians function similarly to primary care doctors. Internists are trained to treat and diagnose a wide range of illnesses that affect the entirety of the biological system. When an illness proves to be advancing, exotic or complex, internists will usually refer their patients to specialists.
About the Facility
This facility first opened its doors in 1951 and proudly serves veterans from New York, western Massachusetts and Vermont. It was recently designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the American College of Surgeons. In addition to its main location, this VAMC offers 11 community-based outpatient clinics to veterans in the area. The hospital offers a range of medical services including stereotactic radiosurgery, hospice/palliative care, adult day health care, post-traumatic stress disorder, compensated work therapy, memory clinic, and geriatric assessment.
Facility Location
From its upscale urban culture to laid-back rural attractions and beautiful natural surroundings, the New York’s capital city offers an exciting mix of things to do, see and experience. In addition to historical sites, museums and a thriving nightlife, there is the Mohawk-Hudson bikeway for joggers, walkers and cyclists, nearby mountains for skiers and hikers and numerous lakes and rivers for boaters, rafters, swimmers and fishing enthusiasts.
Job Benefits
Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.
About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.
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Internist - Physician - (Internal Medicine) Locum Tenens
StartDate: 06/30/2014Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day
Board Certified or Board Eligible Family Practice or Internal Medicine Physician or Geriatrician (preferred) to provide coverage as soon as credentialed for 3 months with the option to extend (2) additional 3 month periods. *Any State License. Work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. No Call, No overtime. See approximately 10 patients per day. Experience in providing care to Geriatric patients. Primary Care provider in the Geriatric Primary Care Patient Aligned Care Team. Histories, physical exams, order laboratories & diagnostic studies, diagnosis & formulate a treatment plan. Must have Basic Cardiac Life Support, and DEA. Site uses computerized medical records system.
Internal medicine (locum tenens) is a branch of medicine characterized by an emphasis on treating the whole body, rather than specialized focus on one body part of system. Many people use internists as their first point of medical contact, and in this way these physicians function similarly to primary care doctors. Internists are trained to treat and diagnose a wide range of illnesses that affect the entirety of the biological system. When an illness proves to be advancing, exotic or complex, internists will usually refer their patients to specialists.
About the Facility
This facility first opened its doors in 1951 and proudly serves veterans from New York, western Massachusetts and Vermont. It was recently designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the American College of Surgeons. In addition to its main location, this VAMC offers 11 community-based outpatient clinics to veterans in the area. The hospital offers a range of medical services including stereotactic radiosurgery, hospice/palliative care, adult day health care, post-traumatic stress disorder, compensated work therapy, memory clinic, and geriatric assessment.
Facility Location
From its upscale urban culture to laid-back rural attractions and beautiful natural surroundings, the New York’s capital city offers an exciting mix of things to do, see and experience. In addition to historical sites, museums and a thriving nightlife, there is the Mohawk-Hudson bikeway for joggers, walkers and cyclists, nearby mountains for skiers and hikers and numerous lakes and rivers for boaters, rafters, swimmers and fishing enthusiasts.
Job Benefits
Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.
About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.
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