Behavior Technician

Center for Autism and Related Disorders; Youngsville (LA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Louisiana seeks a Staff Physician to provide direct patient care and emergency services, ensuring timely meets for patient health care needs.

The role is full-time, requiring an MD, current unrestricted Louisiana medical license, and BLS certification; the physician will supervise care, develop treatment protocols, and collaborate with management and staff to maintain high standards of practice in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• MD degree required.
• Current unrestricted Louisiana Medical License.
• BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and emergency services to meet patient health care needs.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of patient care activities.
• Adhere to hospital standards and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with Physician Practice Management Director and staff for smooth operation.
• Participate in committee activities and quality assurance initiatives.

Education

MD

Job description

The Staff Physician provides direct patient care and emergency services in an effort to ensure that patient health care needs are met at all times.

Full-time

Responsibilities

• TECHNICAL TASKSDemonstrates a commitment to the philosophy and values of the organization to ensure that the highest quality of medical care is delivered at all times; accurately assesses health status of patients coming to or telephoning the practice for assistance and/or informationIs responsible for medical supervision and direction of all care rendered, and for development of treatment protocols, as and if necessary, for all patients seen in the practice;Assists in the meeting of all accreditation and legal requirements and regulations of the hospital (JCAHO, City, State & Federal);Works closely & collaboratively with the Physician Practice Management Director as well as other management and clinical staff to assure smooth and successful operation of the practice;Has working knowledge of and is involved in issues related to licensing and credentialling bodies as well as issues relevant to reimbursementPeriodically assists in evaluating the competency and adequacy of all support staff members working within the office practiceMaintains a good working relationship with consulting, referring and attending physicians and with other health professionalsIs an active participant in committee activities required of hospital Medical Staff membersIs responsible for adhering to the Standards of Medical Practice and/or developing, or assisting in the development of, quality assurance indicators for the practiceAt all times, maintains complete and accurate record-keeping of all patient care related activitiesDemonstrates a knowledge of corporate policies regarding fire and safety, handling hazardous materials (if applicable) and infection control
• CRITICAL THINKINGConsistently demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider the alternatives and properly choose an appropriate course of action; utilizes initiative and independent judgement in evaluating the assessment, implementation and evaluation of patients coming into contact with the practiceHelps to assess the medical and nursing care rendered by self and others within the practice, identifying any need for improvementUses appropriate internal and external resources to resolve, meet or exceed patient and family health care needsIs actively involved in making recommendations for improving the medical practice, ., giving input on equipment, staffing requirements, space requirements, utilization review, quality assurance, marketing, etc;Demonstrates competency and accuracy in all work tasks, including those directly and indirectly related to patient care;Inspires confidence from patients, visitors and families by performing and communicating in a courteous and professional manner at all timesDisplays good problem-solving skills and takes responsibility for improving technical skills, critical thinking and interpersonal relationship skillsDemonstrates a complete understanding of patient confidentiality policy, releasing confidential information only after receiving proper written authorization
• INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSIs willing to accept the mission and values of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and to diligently integrate those values when dealing with patients, family, visitors, physicians, supervisors and fellow office personnel; promotes the organizations goals and mission by the following: - participating in assigned committees - implementing planned changes in projects & activities - reporting to Physician or Office Manager any suggestion for positive changes within the office which might improve the quality and/or quantity of work performedGreets patients, family members and visitors to the office in a friendly, courteous manner and professional manner, responding with empathy and positive feedbackConsistently exhibits concern for the dignity and general welfare of patientsExhibits courteous and professional in person and telephone etiquette at all timesClearly explains to the patient, and, if necessary, their family members, the therapy and/or treatments planned for themAssists in maintaining the office confines as a comfortable, orderly, safe, clean and private patient care environment;Establishes and maintains good rapport and spirit/level of cooperation with other office staff members; participates in orientation of new personnel to the office, as requiredUses interpersonal or communication skills with individuals to achieve desired or acceptable patient outcomes/responses and/or a perception of satisfaction; maintains forthright and honest behavior at all times
• Other duties as assignedConsistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service, and Quality.

Qualifications

Education - MD

Licensure - Current unrestricted Louisiana Medical License BLS Certification