Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO)- Post Acute Care

Position Summary

This position is responsible for traveling to various nursing homes to provide care in those nursing home facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform rounds in the facility to include obtaining a history from the patient and supplemental sources, performing an exam, and documenting findings within an electronic medical record.
• Organize a rounding schedule, notes, labs, and imaging reports in the EHR for patients seen within the practice.
• Communicate with the Director of Nursing or floor nurses before and after rounds to obtain his/her concerns and to relay any new orders to them. New orders should be written at the time of rounds in order for those orders to become activated.
• The Provider will be the first point of contact for the nurses if questions arise on patients seen. This will require occasional after-hours calls and/or texts.
• Notate findings and treatment course in patient chart including follow-up notes. Locks and closes out charts within 24-48 hours.
• The Physician provides medical orders, medical direction; medical care services, consultation, supervision of the healthcare staff, and chart review. The Physician is also available through direct telecommunication for consultation, assistance with medical emergencies, or patient referral.
• Manages special projects and duties as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Qualifications

• Education :
• Medical, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant degree from an accredited university.
• Experience :
• 2 years experience post-graduation experience in hospital or primary care preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications :
• Appropriate Coding Credential: CCS for Inpatient and CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or CPC-H for Outpatient. RHIA or RHIT certification (preferred).
• Skills :
• Understanding of medical coding and billing.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, blood-borne pathogens, and others.
• Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate new and current provider staff.

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations and interruptions.
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
• Occasional pressure due to a fast-paced environment.
• The position may require lifting, carrying, or pushing equipment or patients.