Part Time Primary Care Physcian

MH-Memphis Hospitals; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist LeBonheur Hospitals in Memphis seeks a Physician to join a multidisciplinary team, delivering comprehensive medical services with nursing staff and physicians. You will diagnose, treat, order tests, and coordinate care across specialists while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

You will work under MLH Mission, Vision and Values, with emphasis on patient satisfaction, education, and collaborative practice across departments, ensuring timely documentation and adherence to

Qualifications

• MD/DO Medicine required.
• No prior work experience required.
• Licenses/certifications include Tennessee MD license, Osteopathic board certification, NBOME, and related requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including examinations and assessments.
• Prescribes medications and treatment regimens as appropriate.
• Directs and coordinates patient care with nursing staff and physicians.
• Orders, performs, and interprets tests to diagnose conditions.
• Maintains timely documentation within 3 days of visit or discharge.
• Participates in health promotion, education, and prevention programs.

Skills

Clinical diagnosis

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

MD/DO Medicine

Job description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we've served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

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 LeBonheur Hospitals. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

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 LeBonheur 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.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

Required - MD/DO Medicine

Work Experience Requirements

Required - No prior work experience

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required - Medical Doctor - Tennessee - Tennessee State Board of Medical Examiners
• Required - AOA Board Certified Physician-Specialty - American Osteopathic Association
• Preferred - Medical Doctor - Mississippi - Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
• Preferred - Medical Doctor - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board
• Preferred - Osteopathic Physician Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Osteophathic Examination
• Preferred - National Board Certified Physician - The National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
• Preferred - Board Certified Physician - American Board of Medical Specialties
• Preferred - Board Certified DO - National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

Supervision Provided by this Position

Administrator, nurse practitioner, and support staff

Physical Demands

Must be physically and mentally able, with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position without endangering the health and safety of