Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Physician is responsible for providing comprehensive, high quality medical care to patients of Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative.
Job Responsibilities:
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Demonstrate ability to provide general medical care activities
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Maintains case histories, examination reports and other medical records in the approved format
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Assesses, diagnosis and treats medical problems of SeMRHI patients
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Develops and documents appropriate plans for the management of problems identified
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Promotes preventive care and healthy lifestyles for all patient life-cycles
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Refer patients to the hospitalist for care as necessary
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Maintain courtesy hospital privileges as required
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Coordinate services with other center providers, local specialists and community resources
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Serves as preceptor for center nurse practitioners as necessary
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Establish health care standards and protocols for each medical service and program
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Ensures confidentiality of patient information and records
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Participates actively in Performance Improvement activities
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Maintain complete, up to date and accurate problem oriented medical records
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Complies with credentialing and other administrative requirements necessary for meeting regulatory standards
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Demonstrate positive personal attributes such as honesty, integrity and professionalism in all aspects of the job
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Work to ensure the productivity and effectiveness of clinical, staff, in terms of utilization and patient satisfaction
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Attend classes, workshops, and seminars as appropriated to maintain clinical competency and stay informed of changes in community health
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Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural issues and a positive attitude when dealing with patients, colleagues and resource people from outside the center
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Must be flexible and willing to float to other clinic locations as needed to support operational needs, ensure adequate coverage, and maintain quality patient care
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Completes the required IT/Security trainings prior to the deadline
Job Requirements:
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Graduation from an approved school of Medicine or Osteopathy, completion of an approved residency program in family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, or obstetrics/gynecology; a valid Mississippi medical license, and unrestricted privileges under the Controlled Substances statutes of the Drug Enforcement Agency.
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At least 3 years’ experience in providing care in a community health or related setting
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Valid Mississippi Medical License. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association
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Must be able to use sound analytical thinking in providing patient care
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Must be able to reason in the practice of medicine
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Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
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Must be able to deal effectively with patient and staff emergencies
Physical and Other Requirements
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Must continuously listen, visualize and have dexterity and eye-hand coordination
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Must have full range of body motion, frequently sit, squat, reach, use both right and left forearm rotation, walk, stand, kneel and twist.
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Must have ability to grasp firmly, lift and carry, push and pull in excess of 10 lbs
