Physician

SUMMARY: Reports to the Medical Director; will provide compassionate and excellent patient care by performing courteous, efficient, and accurate service. Is involved with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments, and consultations. Mentors clinical personnel, and serves as a liaison with patients, staff, providers, and leadership. Can perform independently and as part of a treatment team. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Assess, plan, and treat patient needs within a primary care Order medically indicated labs, x-rays, ECG’s, point-of-care tests, injections, referrals, and prescribe medications/treatments. Perform minor surgical procedures such as lacerations and incision and drainage. Consult with other Providers on medical care as necessary. Maintain and adequate patient flow on-site by directing and communicating clearly with assisting clinical staff. Maintain quality assurance of charts and testing. Handle telephone calls and follow up care about services rendered from patients, providers, company accounts, as well as other clinical staff. Attend required provider/staff meetings. Maintain excellent and timely patient records for clinical use, billing use, Physician and peer review. Educate patients about preventative care and the prescribed treatments. Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, and implement individual patient care appropriate to the age and specific needs of the patient. Communicates appropriately with the person served regardless of their age. Complete charting and required paperwork in a timely manner. Active participation in the development/review of office policies and procedures as well as instructional handouts Promotes a safety-conscious work force. Performs other duties as required or assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Graduation from an accredited Medical school (MD or DO) Board certified/Board eligible in Family Practice or Internal Medicine Holds current licensure in the State of Rhode Island: Medical License State Controlled Substance Registration Unrestricted and current DEA Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Knowledge of basic emergency department, internal medicine, generalist, occupational medicine, and family practice procedures required. Organizational and analytical skills necessary to maintain efficient workflow. Ability to adjust responsibilities to accommodate a fast-paced work environment while maintaining excellent customer service and staff interactions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively and courteously deal with patients and families, clients, coworkers, clinical staff and other physicians. Progressive thinking for budget, training and quality issues. Strong leadership qualities. EXPERIENCE: Primary Care experience preferred WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Healthcare environment such as acute care hospital, physicians’ office and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Any hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Medical assistants and Advanced Practice Practitioners

Pay Range:

-

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No