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Telemedicine Practitioner
Wellpath
Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Telemedicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Colorado, United States
Visa Sponsorship No
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Job Description

Last Update: 6/24/17

Our Telemedicine Physician provides patient care via synchronous audio and video or only audio. The provider abides by the applicable standards and requirements of CCS and the security regulations of the institution to which assigned. Provides required documentation of services in order to monitor services provided and compliance with contract specific requirements. Able to work under pressure and able to relate well to patients, security, visitors, and coworkers.



Supports standards of correctional medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures.Supervisors care given by other licensed and unlicensed assistive personnel providing instructions, and direction as needed. Serves as a supervisory physician or collaborative physician for Physician Assistants and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners in compliance with state specific regulatory requirements.Reviews and uses the approved treatment guidelines, or clinical policies and procedures.Provides care to maintain Chronic Care Clinics that assure compliance with NCCHC and/or ACA standards, contracting agency requirements as well as CCS policies and procedures. Adheres to the established formulary for therapeutic regimens before utilizing non-formulary procedures. Provides emergency treatment when on-site and responds appropriately in urgent or emergent situations.Consults with clinical leadership for advice and expertise in correctional healthcare.Provides medical services to inmates as scheduled.Ensures progress note documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or on approved paper form is in SOAP format and is problem oriented. Ensures documentation is dated, timed, and signed. Ensures verbal or telephone orders are countersigned within one business day.Follows state telemedicine requirements.Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations. Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details. Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis. Post orders, if applicable, per site contract. Perform other duties as assigned.

EOE Minorities/Females/Disabled/Vets.

Education:

  • Doctorate

Experience:

  • Experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Public Health preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Must have and maintain 2-3 current state licensures within the State in which the patient resides.
  • Maintains a current DEA number.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
  • Must maintain privileges.
  • Maintains CME requirements for continued medical practice in the State.