Locum - Physician - Primary Care in Abilene, TX
Hightstown, New Jersey, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Location Abilene, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/22/24
Genie Healthcare is recruiting for a locums Primary Care Physician for a State supported Living Center in Abilene, TX!

Details:

Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 8a-5p Monday-Friday, with every 6th weekend on call (5p-8a on call hours)
Assignment: 3 month minimum with option to extend

Responsibilities:
This is for a case load of around 35 people. They will usually see no more than 10
patients a day for acute illness, injury or follow-up. Their day is spent with clinics,
interdisciplinary team meetings, annual and interval medical assessments.

On Call:

About 95% of call is managed by telephone, and rarely requires a return to
campus. When on call for the weekend/holiday, they must come in and perform
Infirmary rounds (16 bed Infirmary for acute and chronic care) and evaluate any acute
illness or injuries among residents. The remainder of the time will be via phone.

Requirements:
Must have an absolutely clean record – no history of sanctions by the Board. Must have
current Texas License; DEA; NPI; and CPR/BLS.

Prefer someone with experience in treating those with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities. Prefer someone familiar with electronic health record, particularly Cerner,and previous experience at a State Hospital or SSLC would be advantageous.