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Physician
Denver, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Family Practice-Geriatrics
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Academic/Training Program
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/11/16
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Medical Director, provides primary medical care to participants of the InnovAge Greater New Mexico (IGNMP) – Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), including assessments and development of plans of care in collaboration with the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT). The Physician is responsible for the provision of direct patient medical care as well as the evaluation of effectiveness of care given and functions in a collegial relationship with the other health professionals. Makes independent decisions regarding medical needs and health regimens, and carries out medical procedures as indicated.
Essential Functions and Work Responsibilities
Functional Category: Treatment
Estimated Percent of time Spent - (Approximately 50% of Time)
· Provides preventive health care and health promotion for IGNMP participants.
· Treats and manages acute chronic illnesses in the day health center, nursing home, group home, or in participants’ homes.
· Regulates and adjusts medications as needed and in a cost-effective manner.
· Facilitates medical specialist consultation as needed.
· Educates clients and families regarding health maintenance and their chronic medical conditions.
· Collaborates with inpatient attending physicians (hospitalists) when participant is hospitalized or admitted to a nursing home and communicates participant status to IGNMP team for those participants for whom the physician does not assume primary responsibility.
· Works as supervising physician with the nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist.
· Oversees specialty and inpatient medical care.
Functional Category: Assessment
Estimated Percent of time Spent - (Approximately 30% of Time)
· Obtains a complete health history and records the findings in a systematic organized manner.
· Orders and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests in a cost-effective manner and records systematically.
· Provides initial and ongoing participant medical assessments, care plan development and implementation of care plan using standardized procedures.
· Evaluates the effectiveness of the participant’s plan of care and revises as appropriate.
· Triages status changes in participants and facilitates appropriate management of problem identified.
· Identifies and describes behavior patterns of the chronically ill.
Functional Category: Additional Duties
Estimated Percent of time Spent - (Approximately 20% of Time)
· Serves on various committees of the organization as requested.
· Attends pertinent health care conferences and courses to maintain knowledge of current trends in geriatric health care.
· Serves in physician on-call rotation as required.
· Works as supervising physician with the nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
REQUIRED
Education
· Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree required.
Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation
· Current active New Mesico Medical License
· DEA number
· Adequate malpractice coverage
· Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice with advanced certification in geriatrics preferred
Work Experience and Qualifications
· A minimum of one year primary care experience with the frail or elderly is required
· Must have the ability to obtain and maintain staff privileges at TCC contracted hospitals.
PREFERRED
Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation
· Advanced certification in geriatrics preferred
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required
Computer Skills
· Must be computer proficient and possess experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
· Must be able to quickly learn specific software and new applications.
Mathematical/Financial Skills
· Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
· Able to analyze data and statistics and draw reasonable conclusions and compile accurate reports.
· Experience with P/L and developing and managing budgets.
Language Skills
· Ability to read, analyze and interpret regulations and other documents.
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively and tactfully present information to, and communicate with, co-workers, employees, and others.
· Possess exceptional English written and verbal communication skills, including accurate grammar and business correspondence knowledge.
· Ability to read and write memos, reports, and correspondence that conform to prescribed style and format.
Reasoning Ability
· Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Other Skills and Abilities:
· Strong management ability and capable of setting clear objectives for staff and motivating them to achieve those objectives on time and according to plans.
· Able to establish and maintain cooperative and positive working relationships.
· Organized, detail-oriented, diplomatic, proactive, self-motivated, dependable, and driven by excellence.
· Even-tempered and able to balance multiple tasks in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
· Ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Candidate should go to our website and apply or can send cv by email to me at
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Under the supervision of the Medical Director, provides primary medical care to participants of the InnovAge Greater New Mexico (IGNMP) – Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), including assessments and development of plans of care in collaboration with the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT). The Physician is responsible for the provision of direct patient medical care as well as the evaluation of effectiveness of care given and functions in a collegial relationship with the other health professionals. Makes independent decisions regarding medical needs and health regimens, and carries out medical procedures as indicated.
Essential Functions and Work Responsibilities
Functional Category: Treatment
Estimated Percent of time Spent - (Approximately 50% of Time)
· Provides preventive health care and health promotion for IGNMP participants.
· Treats and manages acute chronic illnesses in the day health center, nursing home, group home, or in participants’ homes.
· Regulates and adjusts medications as needed and in a cost-effective manner.
· Facilitates medical specialist consultation as needed.
· Educates clients and families regarding health maintenance and their chronic medical conditions.
· Collaborates with inpatient attending physicians (hospitalists) when participant is hospitalized or admitted to a nursing home and communicates participant status to IGNMP team for those participants for whom the physician does not assume primary responsibility.
· Works as supervising physician with the nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist.
· Oversees specialty and inpatient medical care.
Functional Category: Assessment
Estimated Percent of time Spent - (Approximately 30% of Time)
· Obtains a complete health history and records the findings in a systematic organized manner.
· Orders and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests in a cost-effective manner and records systematically.
· Provides initial and ongoing participant medical assessments, care plan development and implementation of care plan using standardized procedures.
· Evaluates the effectiveness of the participant’s plan of care and revises as appropriate.
· Triages status changes in participants and facilitates appropriate management of problem identified.
· Identifies and describes behavior patterns of the chronically ill.
Functional Category: Additional Duties
Estimated Percent of time Spent - (Approximately 20% of Time)
· Serves on various committees of the organization as requested.
· Attends pertinent health care conferences and courses to maintain knowledge of current trends in geriatric health care.
· Serves in physician on-call rotation as required.
· Works as supervising physician with the nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
REQUIRED
Education
· Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree required.
Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation
· Current active New Mesico Medical License
· DEA number
· Adequate malpractice coverage
· Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice with advanced certification in geriatrics preferred
Work Experience and Qualifications
· A minimum of one year primary care experience with the frail or elderly is required
· Must have the ability to obtain and maintain staff privileges at TCC contracted hospitals.
PREFERRED
Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation
· Advanced certification in geriatrics preferred
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required
Computer Skills
· Must be computer proficient and possess experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
· Must be able to quickly learn specific software and new applications.
Mathematical/Financial Skills
· Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
· Able to analyze data and statistics and draw reasonable conclusions and compile accurate reports.
· Experience with P/L and developing and managing budgets.
Language Skills
· Ability to read, analyze and interpret regulations and other documents.
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively and tactfully present information to, and communicate with, co-workers, employees, and others.
· Possess exceptional English written and verbal communication skills, including accurate grammar and business correspondence knowledge.
· Ability to read and write memos, reports, and correspondence that conform to prescribed style and format.
Reasoning Ability
· Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Other Skills and Abilities:
· Strong management ability and capable of setting clear objectives for staff and motivating them to achieve those objectives on time and according to plans.
· Able to establish and maintain cooperative and positive working relationships.
· Organized, detail-oriented, diplomatic, proactive, self-motivated, dependable, and driven by excellence.
· Even-tempered and able to balance multiple tasks in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
· Ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Candidate should go to our website and apply or can send cv by email to me at
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