Primary Care Physician - SSMC

South Shore Health; Norwell CP; On-site; GBP 111,119 - 434,002; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking a full-time physician to provide comprehensive patient care at LOC0020, Norwell, MA. The role involves performing physical examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning for a defined patient population, and coordinating care with specialists and an interdisciplinary team.

The candidate should hold an MD with residency in a related field, be board-certified or board-eligible, and possess Massachusetts licensure.

Qualifications

• MD degree and residency in a related medical specialty.
• State licensure and board certification.
• At least 3 years of directly related clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals and treatment regimens as appropriate to conditions.
• Orders and interprets laboratory studies and diagnostic tests.
• Directs and coordinates patient care activities of the healthcare team.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient assessment

Team leadership

Communication

Education

MD Degree

Residency program

Tools

Board Certification

Job description

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.

Requisition Number: R-21964

Facility: LOC0020 - 143 Longwater Norwell 143 Longwater Drive Norwell, MA 02061

Department Name: SMC Internal Medicine PB

Status: Full time

Budgeted Hours: 40

Shift: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Compensation Pay Range: $148,500.00 - $580,000.00

Scheduling: 6 weekends per year (12 shifts), one holiday every two years

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Manages patient medications and prescribes appropriate medications as needed.
• Orders and interprets laboratory studies, x-rays and other diagnostic tests.
• Makes referrals to other healthcare providers for comprehensive patient care.
• Establishes a therapeutic patient-health care provider relationship.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Documents patient clinical activities clearly, concisely and within the expected time frames as outlined in the Medical Records Completion and Documentation Policy.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties assigned.

Communication

• Establishes effective working relationship with physicians, APCs, nurses, medical assistants and other support staff to ensure a coordinated team approach to patient care.
• Attends appropriate department and organizational meetings to stay abreast of current issues, trends, processes, systems and programs that affect the delivery of patient care and changes in the work environment.
• Brings important issues of concern and ideas to the Department Chief for discussion and appropriate resolution and/or planning.

Professional Development

• Attends internal and external educational conferences and seminars that enhance current medical knowledge and skill development.
• Participates in professional activities, such as active membership in professional organizations.
• Maintain current board certification as defined by certifying organization and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs, and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Education: Medical Doctor Degree; residency program

License/Certificates: State licensure, Board Certification or board eligible in area of expertise. Federal DEA license. BLS certification.

Experience: Preferably at least 3 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.

Physician/Hospitalist Certification: Board of Registration in Medicine (Massachusetts)