Internal Medicine Ambulatory Physician

Summary

The Physician is responsible for working with the nursing staff and physicians to ensure the safety and quality of clinical care in the department of the facility. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Education/Experience/Licensure

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in areas of expertise.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Coordinates work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists and other health care providers.
• Orders, performs, and interprets tests, and analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients’ condition.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Evaluates patient for need for and level of prescription medicines required and considers alternative techniques for patient care.
• Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Manages the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.

Physical Requirements

• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.