Med/Peds job opening: Columbus, KS
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Internal Medicine-Pediatrics
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Columbus, Kansas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
6/15/24
**Internal Medicine/Pediatric Physician opening in Kansas**_x000D_
Located in Columbus, KS_x000D_
26 miles to Joplin, MO_x000D_
109 miles to Tulsa, OK_x000D_
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES_x000D_
- Provides complete, comprehensive outpatient care for patients including health examinations and treatment of medical conditions, to include follow-up of problems detected. _x000D_
- Responsible to manage acute and chronic illness, routine care through care plans that are coordinated, when appropriate, with the patient's behavioral health provider_x000D_
- Responsible to make appropriate referrals to internal disciplines and/or external resources/agencies for additional services required._x000D_
- Prescribes medications for patients for treatment of conditions, as indicated. _x000D_
- Provides clinical consultation to other providers._x000D_
- Oversee mid-level providers responsible for providing medical services, as assigned._x000D_
- Oversee medical students, as assigned._x000D_
- Responsible for accurate, timely, and clear medical record documentation._x000D_
- Provide appropriate follow-up with clinical support staff to include telephone/written correspondence (e.g. inform patients of test results)._x000D_
- Provides clear written and oral communication to patients/guardians, and employees._x000D_
- Participates in an on-call system for after-hours care and care for inpatient population, as assigned. _x000D_
- Ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of a potential action. _x000D_
- Assures that the medical/clinical policies as related to the health services are current and accurate. _x000D_
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QUALIFICATIONS_x000D_
- Full licensure to practice medicine in the State of Kansas and/or Oklahoma._x000D_
- Graduation from an accredited school of medicine._x000D_
- Completion of residency in appropriate specialty_x000D_
- Board Certified in appropriate specialty._x000D_
- A strong community/public health orientation, preferred. _x000D_
- Commitment to serving the underserved._x000D_
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES_x000D_
- Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patient-and employee-base_x000D_
- Demonstrate knowledge of the rationale of appropriate patient care._x000D_
- Communicates through appropriate channels. Use proper chain of command for patient complaints._x000D_
- Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively._x000D_
- Must be computer literate, especially with Microsoft Office products and be able to use the Internet and proficient in the EHR._x000D_
- Must be able to maintain good inter-personal relationship with co-workers and other members of the health care team and the organization._x000D_
- Provide customer service in accordance to the organizations mission._x000D_
- Be courteous and respectful when interacting with patients and family members._x000D_
- Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance to organizations policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements._x000D_
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WORK ENVIRONMENT_x000D_
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and/or stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Personal protective equipment is available._x000D_
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CORE VALUES _x000D_
The core values are dignity and stewardship. Each staff member is expected to perform their job duties in a way that preserves dignity for our patients and maintains good stewardship of the center's resources.