PRN Medical Doctor on Duty
Job at a glance
Job description
Seeking a qualified and dependable Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) for a PRN opportunity, available to provide overnight clinical coverage. PRN. The provider will manage in-house overnight medical call at a 150-bed mental health facility, ensuring continuity of medical care for the adult inpatients.
Private, on-site call room for your comfort during shifts. This position is PRN, as available, to provide coverage Monday to Thursday, 5 pm - 8 am. The work schedule is posted quarterly to ensure adequate onsite coverage and your availability.
Job Responsibilities
Medical Management: Address routine, basic, and chronic medical issues for patients within the mental health facility.
Emergency Response: Promptly identify acute medical emergencies and facilitate immediate transfer to the local emergency room.
Clinical Documentation & Compliance: Perform unit rounds as required for medical follow-ups and complete History and Physical (H&P) assessments as needed.
Orders & Diagnostics: Prescribe medications and order necessary laboratory work or diagnostic tests.
Qualifications
Licensure & Certification:
Current, unrestricted Illinois medical license.
Board-certified or board-eligible in your specialty field.
Active Illinois Controlled Substance certificate.
Active Federal DEA certificate.
Health Screening: Documentation of a negative Mantoux skin test within the last 90 days, or completion of a new Mantoux test before the start date.
Ability to clear the mandatory drug screen and fingerprinting
Working Hours
Overnight in-house on-call as needed