Physician-Surgeon
As a physician in an affiliated medical practice, provides medical services to patients in an assigned area.
In the execution of job duties, it is the universal expectation that all tasks are performed with a patient centered focus, while also seeking opportunities to continually improve core processes. Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need, which may include but is not limited to: holidays, extended shifts, night and/or weekend shifts, standby and/or on-call. This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Reports to: Chief Medical Officer
Essential Functions
Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with Case Manager for admitted patients.
Documents patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given.
Recommends, participates in, and actively works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost
effectiveness of care provided to patients throughout the organization.
Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
Develops and oversees the patient care plan in connection with entire clinical care team.
Works to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care, in a timely, effective, service-oriented manner.
Provides care in the context of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision-making, and the right to self-determination.
Non-Essential Functions
Makes it a practice to take charge of self-development by soliciting feedback, setting priorities and then acquiring or strengthening skills and knowledge through coursework or other methods. Makes it a point to put new skills and knowledge to use on the job in a timely and effective manner.
Minimum Education
□ Doctor of Medicine □ Preferred X Required
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Skills
Licenses: Doctor of Medicine, licensed (or capable to be licensed) in the State of Virginia. Board Certified in an approved AMA Specialty.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
Minimum Work Experience
Required - Completion of Accredited Residency. Board certification in specialty (if newly graduated from residency, must be obtained within 3 years of graduation) must be kept current.
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Recommended Skills
- Assessments
- Clinical Works
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Decisive
- Medical Education