Family Medicine opening in Lafayette, LA
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/29/24
Physician - Primary Care opening in Louisiana
Located in Lafayette, LA
Full-time, permanent position
Responsibilities:
- Provide quality medical services to all patients in accordance with appropriate standards of medical care for the specialty
- Function as a physician member of the healthcare team at the facility
- Maintain patient confidentiality and rights
- Communicate effectively with patients to meet their expectations
- Conduct patient examinations to determine disease presence and establish preventive health practices
- Maintain clinical tracking data for continuity of care
- Assist the Medical Director in planning, managing, and evaluating healthcare delivery
- Provide continuous care including obtaining hospital privileges and emergency room coverage
- Actively participate in local, state, and national medical associations/societies
- Participate in quality assurance patient review committee
- Record patient information using POMR system
- Collect appropriate data for clinical decision-making
- Develop and implement individual work plans
- Participate in infection control program
- Assist in affiliated departments/centers as needed
- Serve as laboratory supervisor of the on-site clinic laboratory
- Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners in the same department
Qualifications:
- Fully licensed to practice in the State of Louisiana with valid DEA license
- Board eligible/Board certified in a primary care specialty
- Proficiency in Centricity/EMR for creating accurate, complete medical records