Job Summary
Job Description
Seeking two BC/BE family medicine or internal medicine physicians to join our primary care team. This position is being added because of the large demand for primary care services and the upcoming retirements of providers. Broad scope primary care with the ability to do procedures and tailor your practice to some degree toward your interests. Experienced colleagues and friendly medical staff with most specialties offered in the community. FM candidates preferred who are willing to provide up to 5 days per month of inpatient pediatric coverage, newborn care, and c-section assist. These duties are somewhat sporadic and very easily managed from a quality of life standpoint. Bread and Butter primary care with the ability to add inpatient work if desired.
- Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
- Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
- Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending, and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on the needs of patients, medical staff, and hospital.
- Participates in academic programs (e.g., medical education and research) as requested.
- Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeals all denials in a timely manner.
- Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on-call schedules.