Critical Care Intensivist — ICU Life-Saving Leader

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Híbrido; USD 220.000 - 320.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a physician to provide comprehensive medical services in both practice and hospital settings. The role focuses on high-quality, cost-effective care and active participation in quality and patient-satisfaction initiatives.

The physician will perform histories and physical exams, adhere to evidence-based guidelines, and collaborate with referring physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and education.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited medical school and completion of residency and/or fellowship in area of specialty.
• Current or recent experience in area of specialty.
• MD or DO - licensed by the state licensure board within the State of practice.
• Board Certified/Eligible in the area of specialty by the appropriate medical board.

Responsabilidades

• Performs history and physical examination of all patients seen.
• Provide cost-effective, high-quality care based on best practice evidenced based medicine.
• Make best efforts to adhere to standardized orders and practice guidelines that have been approved by the medical staff.
• Demonstrates competency in assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
• Provide regular, timely, and appropriate communication with referring physicians, patients and their families.
• Participates in education of patients and their families.
• Evaluates and implements patient health care needs.
• Performs routine exams and obtains patient histories.
• Manages patient treatment program based on assessment of needs.
• Initiates treatment via prescriptions, diagnostic tests, exams and procedures.
• Reviews lab results and plans actions according to results.
• Performs routine health maintenance activities for new and established patients.
• Coordinates patient care and makes referrals to physicians, nurses, psychologists, nutritionists, et cetera, as needed.
• Collabo rates and communicates with other professionals, nurses, physicians, and outside agencies regarding patient care.
• Coordinates patient care and family counseling with public and mental health agencies as appropriate.
• Teaches wellness habits and educates patients on prevention of potential health problems or method of dealing with present problems.
• Provides information and materials relating to patient health care needs.
• Maintains knowledge of current medical practices and skills.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.

Descripción del empleo

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a physician to provide comprehensive medical services in both practice and hospital settings. The role focuses on high-quality, cost-effective care and active participation in quality and patient-satisfaction initiatives.

The physician will perform histories and physical exams, adhere to evidence-based guidelines, and collaborate with referring physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and education.