The Physician shall be a fully accredited physician licensed to practice medicine in designated State and should be board certified as Family Practice Physician. The physician is responsible for administering direct specifically designated services areas of Health West, Incorporated. The physician works with the Chief Medical Officer who evaluates progress and advises when appropriate. In the required duties of this position, reasonable exposure to blood borne pathogens is anticipated by association with patients, trauma, and performing lab work. Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide direct medical care, emergency medical care, including emergency minor surgery.
- Counsel and advise patients and their families on problems of treatment, care and adjustment.
- Refers patients to appropriate ancillary and supportive services.
- Participate in after hour’s on-call coverage of clinics.
- Participates as a member of the QA committee when assigned.
- Keeps strict confidence of all knowledge gained while performing the duties of his/her profession.
- Supervises, counsels, trains and conducts evaluations for mid-level providers.
- All other duties or assignments as set up per individual contracts.
