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Correctional Medicine Physician (Emergency Medicine – Telehealth) Needed in Winder, GA
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Correctional Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Winder, Georgia, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
5/31/21
Why Wellpath:
Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to "Always Do The Right Thing!"
About this role: This position is responsible for the remote, emergent medical assessment and care of patients by collaborating with onsite medical staff and providing telehealth triage and treatment decisions. This position also provides on-call responsibilities as assigned. What you bring to the table: Education:
Experience:
Licenses/Certifications:
Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to "Always Do The Right Thing!"
Overview
This position is responsible for the remote, emergent medical assessment and care of patients by collaborating with onsite medical staff and providing telehealth triage and treatment decisions. This position also provides on-call responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
Licenses/Certifications:
Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer
About this role: This position is responsible for the remote, emergent medical assessment and care of patients by collaborating with onsite medical staff and providing telehealth triage and treatment decisions. This position also provides on-call responsibilities as assigned. What you bring to the table: Education:
- Medical doctorate (MD) from an accredited university.
Experience:
- Two (2) years post residency clinical experience in emergency medicine preferred.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Licensed in the state of employment.
- Must be willing to add licenses in states where services are requested.
- Holding additional licenses is a benefit.
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and applicable certifications.
- Board certified or eligible in internal or family medicine.
- Rapidly responds to telehealth calls and remotely assesses patients' physical and acute psychiatric health to determine triage and treatment decisions.
- Collaborates with onsite medical staff to facilitate physical and acute psychiatric examinations, lab evaluations, x-rays and EKG, as needed.
- Provides outside referrals as indicated.
- Ensures accurate and thorough documentation of all assessment.
- Provides clinical oversight of assessment and reassessment, ongoing provision of care activities, and completion of all associated documentation by ARNPs.
- Provides on-call coverage for after-hours care of patients.
- Treats medical problems including pharmacotherapy.
- Makes referrals for tests and consultations and follows-up on results and recommendations.
- Provides education on the medical diagnoses to patients and onsite medical staff.
- Collaborates and communicates with staff in other disciplines in an effective and professional manner.
- Understands and complies with special precautions, disaster and fire safety procedures, and abuse reporting.
- Is knowledgeable about care and treatment needs of patients of different ages. Provides individualized care and treatment that is consistent with/sensitive to the age and life span developmental needs of each patients.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to "Always Do The Right Thing!"
Overview
This position is responsible for the remote, emergent medical assessment and care of patients by collaborating with onsite medical staff and providing telehealth triage and treatment decisions. This position also provides on-call responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
- Medical doctorate (MD) from an accredited university.
Experience:
- Two (2) years post residency clinical experience in emergency medicine preferred.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Licensed in the state of employment.
- Must be willing to add licenses in states where services are requested.
- Holding additional licenses is a benefit.
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and applicable certifications.
- Board certified or eligible in internal or family medicine.
- Rapidly responds to telehealth calls and remotely assesses patients' physical and acute psychiatric health to determine triage and treatment decisions.
- Collaborates with onsite medical staff to facilitate physical and acute psychiatric examinations, lab evaluations, x-rays and EKG, as needed.
- Provides outside referrals as indicated.
- Ensures accurate and thorough documentation of all assessment.
- Provides clinical oversight of assessment and reassessment, ongoing provision of care activities, and completion of all associated documentation by ARNPs.
- Provides on-call coverage for after-hours care of patients.
- Treats medical problems including pharmacotherapy.
- Makes referrals for tests and consultations and follows-up on results and recommendations.
- Provides education on the medical diagnoses to patients and onsite medical staff.
- Collaborates and communicates with staff in other disciplines in an effective and professional manner.
- Understands and complies with special precautions, disaster and fire safety procedures, and abuse reporting.
- Is knowledgeable about care and treatment needs of patients of different ages. Provides individualized care and treatment that is consistent with/sensitive to the age and life span developmental needs of each patients.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer