Internal Medicine job opening: Lafayette, LA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Internal Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
5/31/24
Internal Medicine opening in Lafayette, LA_x000D_
1 hour to Baton Rouge, LA_x000D_
Full time, permanent position_x000D_
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SUMMARY: Individual shall function as a physician member of the health care team rendering quality medical services to all patients in accordance with appropriate standards of medical care specific for the specialty. Individual shall also function as physician of the health care team at the facility._x000D_
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QUALIFICATIONS: The staff physician must be fully licensed to practice in the State of Louisiana with valid DEA license. Board eligible/Board certified in a Primary/Family or Internal medicine specialty. CPR certification strongly encouraged._x000D_
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EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:_x000D_
Medical degree from an accredited medical school or DO degree from an approved osteopathy school._x000D_
Completed a residency for board eligibility; board certification preferred._x000D_
Current valid Louisiana medical license and DEA license._x000D_
Demonstrated knowledge of medical practice principles of specialty._x000D_
Sensitive to the needs of people of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds._x000D_
Must give the same level of importance to health maintenance and disease prevention as cure and restoration._x000D_
Must participate in Centers provider staff meetings, general staff meetings/activities and Quality Assurance._x000D_
Must continue to meet appropriate standards as required by the Center for Health Services and Health Provider By-Laws._x000D_
Must be proficient in the use of the Centricity/ EMR and capable of creating accurate, complete medical records in a timely manner._x000D_
Must fulfill all NCQA, JCAHO, and Center for Health Services EMR requirements accurately and within the allowed time frames._x000D_
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:_x000D_
Maintain patient confidentiality and patient rights_x000D_
Display punctuality and good attendance at work_x000D_
Work and communicate with patients to satisfy the patient expectations_x000D_
Examine patients to determine presence of disease and to establish preventive health practices._x000D_
Maintain clinical tracking data for continuity of care_x000D_
Assist the Medical Director with the planning, management and evaluation of health care delivery at the Center for Health Services_x000D_
Provide continuous care by obtaining hospital privileges and emergency room coverage_x000D_
Actively participate in local, state and national medical associations/societies._x000D_
Participate in quality assurance patient review committee_x000D_
Records on medical record using POMR system_x000D_
Collect appropriate data for clinical decision-making_x000D_
Maintain current medical records_x000D_
Develop and implement individual work plans_x000D_
May conduct periodic formal assessments and reviews of subordinates performance_x000D_
Promote health by advising patients concerning diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease_x000D_
Participates in community education, staff in-service and committee meetings_x000D_
Exhibit judgment to prevent delays in service provision and avoid serious adverse impact on health status of individuals_x000D_
Participate in Center for Health Services infection control program_x000D_
Assist in other departments/centers affiliated with Center for Health Services as needed and/or assigned_x000D_
Serve as laboratory supervisor of the on-site clinic laboratory_x000D_
Perform other related duties as assigned within the realm of clinical training/experience_x000D_
Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners in the same department.