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

Description

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.