Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare seeks Primary Care Physicians!

North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking Primary Care Physicians for an on-site role. You will provide comprehensive clinical care in a physician practice and coordinate with nursing staff and other health professionals.

The position emphasizes patient safety, quality of care, and adherence to MLH mission and values. MD/DO and TN licensure are required, with competitive compensation for a full-time role.

Qualifications

• MD or DO medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Tennessee medical license or the ability to obtain licensure in TN.
• Experience or ability to work in a physician practice setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including examinations and assessments using best practices.
• Prescribes medications and treatment regimens as appropriate.
• Refers patients to specialists and other care components as needed.
• Evaluates patient needs and determines required prescription medicines or alternatives.
• Coordinates daily operations of medical programs or patient care units.
• Directs nursing and support staff to ensure cohesive patient care.
• Maintains adherence to departmental policies, safety, and infection control standards.
• Communicates procedures and test results effectively with patients and families.

Education

MD/DO

TN Licensure

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

(on-site)

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare seeks Primary Care Physicians!

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Posted 2 days ago

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Duration

Indefinite

Min Experience

0-1 Year

Required Travel

0-10%

Job Function

Family Medicine

Description

A Brief Overview

The Physician is responsible for working with the nursing staff and physicians to provide comprehensive medical services and ensure the safety and quality of clinical care in the physician practice and Methodist LeBonheer Hospitals. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What You Will Do

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations and assessments using best practices to diagnose and treat patients.
• 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.
• Evaluates patient for need for and level of prescription medicines required and considers alternative techniques for patient care.
• Manages the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients and their families as needed.
• Orders, performs, and interprets tests, and analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients’ condition.
• Maintains accurate and timely completion of all documentation within 3 days of visit or discharge.
• Coordinates work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists and other health care providers.
• Supports call coverage for the practice and hospitals.
• Maintains productivity at acceptable levels.
• Focuses on high patient and family satisfaction and retention.
• Develops strong partnership with fellow physicians and support staff.

Requirements

Education Qualifications

• MD/DO
• TN Licensure

Job ID: 82312910