Job Description:

Medcare Staffing is seeking Full-time outpatient physician for internal medicine.  

• Independently provide care for patients with acute and chronic illness encountered in the older adult patient
• Engage with hospitalists whenever a patient is in the hospital
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Assess, diagnose, treat, manage, educate, promote health, and provide care coordination and documentation for patients with acute and complex chronic health needs using evidence-based medicine and practice guidelines
• Maintain complete and detailed records, electronically in the EMR, of patients’ health care plans and prognosis, completed within 48 hours of each patient’s visit
• Provide quality evidence-based medical care in a managed care environment, focused on prevention, and outcomes
• Exhibit behavior that emphasizes compassion, quality, loyalty, and conscientiousness
• Interpret data and diagnostic results for an appropriate course of action including but not limited to blood gasses, radiology, EKG, etc. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, and team members
• Oversee and supervise Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants when requested
• Responsible for ensuring that patients are seen at least every other visit by a Physician

Job Requirements:

Position Requirements / Skills:

• Medical Degree from an accredited medical school
• Active medical license in the state of practice
• Excellent diagnostic skills and ability to interpret medical tests and results
• At least 3 years of experience in outpatient primary care experience
• Prior experience working in an electronic medical records system
• ACLS/BLS certification required as mandated by the state

Additional Eligibility & Qualifications:

• Ability to use Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to document patient encounters
• Knowledge of ICD-10 Coding and STAR measure attainments
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve complex and multifaceted situations
• Strong organizational, and task prioritization skills
• Computer literacy on G-Suite products and database programs
• Satisfactory completion of a pre-placement Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position