Per Diem Neuroradiologist

Pratt Radiology Associates, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 240,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Medical Doctor to diagnose, treat and manage patients' health conditions in a collaborative hospital setting. This role emphasizes comprehensive patient evaluations, evidence-based treatment plans and close coordination with nurses, specialists and support staff.

The physician will lead clinical rounds, develop individualized care plans, prescribe medications, order tests, and mentor medical residents and students while upholding professional ethics and

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• Residency program completed.
• Fellowship completed if relevant for specialty.
• Medical license to practice medicine.
• Board certification in relevant specialty.
• Hospital privileges/ credentials.
• Unrestricted DEA number.
• Area-specific certificates (BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive patient evaluations including history, physicals and diagnostic interpretation to diagnose and plan treatment for hospitalized patients.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans considering comorbidities and patient well-being.
• Provides inpatient care with regular rounds and monitoring for response to treatment and complications.
• Prescribes and administers medications and therapies per protocol with correct dosages.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid diagnosis and monitor progress.
• Collaborates with nurses, specialists, pharmacists and staff for coordinated patient care.
• Communicates diagnoses, options, and prognosis to patients and families clearly.
• Educates patients on self-care, medications, and post-discharge instructions.
• Documents complete medical records per legal and ethical standards.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and quality improvement activities.
• Attends CME to stay updated on guidelines and medical advancements.
• Adheres to hospital policies, infection control and safety standards.
• Provides leadership to residents, interns and students; mentors clinical learners.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication with families

Education

MD/DO

Residency completed

Board certified

Medical license

Job description

Job Profile Summary This role focuses on performing health assessments, running diagnostic tests, prescribing medication and creating treatment plans as well as providing health and wellness education to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Physician duties: Diagnoses and treats injuries or illnesses and address health maintenance of patients. Responsibilities also include examining patients, taking medical histories, prescribing medications and ordering, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A specialist level role that is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically manages large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager, coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals, resolving difficult and often complex problems.

Job Overview

A Medical Doctor is a healthcare professional who is responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing patients' health conditions. This position collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams, including nurses, specialists, and support staff, to ensure the delivery of excellent healthcare services to patients.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

1. Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
2. Successful completion of a Residency Program.
3. Successful completion of a Fellowship, if appropriate for medical specialty.
4. Licensure to practice medicine.
5. Board certification in relevant medical specialty.
6. Hospital approved credentials (medical license, clinical privileges).
7. Unrestricted DEA number.
8. Appropriate certificate necessary for area of practice (BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, etc.).

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conducts comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical history review, physical examinations, and interpretation of diagnostic tests, to diagnose and determine appropriate treatment plans for hospitalized patients.
2. Develops and implements individualized treatment plans for patients, considering their medical condition, co-morbidities, and overall well-being, while collaborating with specialists and healthcare teams.
3. Provides continuous inpatient care by conducting regular rounds, monitoring patients' progress, assessing response to treatment, and addressing any complications or changes in their conditions.
4. Prescribes and administers medications, therapies, and medical interventions according to established protocols, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
5. Performs various medical procedures and interventions within area of expertise.
6. Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, including laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other relevant investigations, to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
7. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including nurses, specialists, pharmacists, and support staff, to ensure coordinated patient care, discuss treatment plans, and address any clinical concerns.
8. Communicates effectively with patients and their families, providing clear explanations of diagnoses, treatment options, and prognosis, and addressing any questions or concerns they may have.
9. Educates patients and their families on self-care, medication management, lifestyle modifications, and post-discharge instructions to facilitate their understanding and active participation in their healthcare.
10. Documents accurate and complete medical records, including patient histories, physical examination findings, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
11. Participates in hospital committees, case conferences, and multidisciplinary rounds to discuss complex cases, review treatment outcomes, and contribute to the overall quality improvement of patient care.
12. Attends conferences, seminars, and continuing medical education programs to stay updated on the latest medical research, guidelines, and advancements in the medical field.
13. Adheres to hospital policies and protocols, including infection control measures, patient safety initiatives, and regulatory requirements, to ensure a safe and conducive healthcare environment.
14. Provides leadership and supervision to medical residents, interns, and medical students, offering guidance, mentorship, and support in their clinical learning and professional development.
15. Maintains professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality in all aspects of patient care, promoting trust, empathy, and respect in interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.

Physical Requirements

1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking.
2. Lifts, positions, pushes and or transfer patients and equipment.
3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.
4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock etc.
5. Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases and other transmissible infections.
6. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances including interhospital transport in emergency vehicles, ambulances, helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.
7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
8. Handle emergency crisis situations.
9. May have contact with hazardous materials.

Skills & Abilities

1. Demonstrated clinical competence and expertise in managing acute and chronic medical conditions.
2. Ability to provide patient care throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
3. Effective Interpersonal skills needed for interacting with physicians, staff, patients and their families.
4. Excellent analytical skills needed for evaluating patients and determining appropriate treatment(s).
5. Maintains sensitivity and flexibility in coping with difficult situations.
6. Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate medical records.
7. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
8. Adherence to professional ethics and confidentiality guidelines.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.