Physician Health Express Urgent Care/Emergency Medicine Job at South Shore Health (Weymouth)

Job Description

This position is responsible for examination and treatment of patients in our urgent care settings.

Job Responsibility

Examination and treatment of patients in our urgent care settings
Arrive each day prepared to work at your scheduled time
Be prepared to leave at the end of the day only after patient care is completed
Attend staff meetings and offer suggestions
Listen to others with an open mind
Work collaboratively with APCs (NP/PA)
Review lab results and imaging studies during down time
Review patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status
Elicit and record information about patients’ medical histories
Interview patients concerning their symptoms and conduct a thorough physical examination
Order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patients’ conditions
Interpret reports and findings of tests and examinations, and diagnose conditions of patients
When clinically indicated, administer or prescribe treatments
Determine and prescribe medication, dosage, and schedule given the patients’ conditions and allergies
Discuss any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patients
Utilize online resources to perform travel consultations
Be willing to obtain DOT medical examiner certification via online training and pass official examination
Be willing to learn and utilize EMR and tablet/laptop technology at the bedside
Prescribe and administer vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases
Promote health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease
Perform surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency
Refer patients to primary care physicians or medical specialists for consultation services when necessary for the well-being of the patients
Document the patients’ visits including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action
Follow-up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases
Follow-up daily on laboratory tests and X-Rays
Conduct physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school/sports/camp or consideration for jobs
Maintain a professional appearance
Be a team player who is equally comfortable working independently
Maintain a warm, friendly attitude with excellent patient interaction skills
Maintain excellent verbal and communication skills
Be adaptable in different situations
Exhibit Excellent Customer Service
be patient-centric and customer service oriented

Requirements

Doctoral degree (M. D., Doctor of Medicine or D.O., Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
Must be board-certified or board eligible by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
Full time, including 2 weekends per month
1 summer and 1 winter holiday
Employee will provide coverage to all Health Express locations as needed
Maintain a current CPR certification
Understand the concepts of universal precautions, HIPAA and OSHA

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