Physician

RZS Recruitment; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a physician specializing in geriatric primary care. The role entails providing comprehensive care services, diagnosing diseases, and managing treatment plans. Candidates should possess a Doctorate degree, relevant certifications, and have experience in geriatrics or primary care. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are critical for patient education and collaboration in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree required with licensure for practice.
• 2+ years of experience in geriatrics or primary care preferred.
• Knowledge of medical practices related to geriatrics necessary.
• Current DPS and DEA certifications (or in progress).
• Experience with senior living, SNF, IPR, LTACH preferred.
• Value-based care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete and document patient history and physical exams.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed.
• Prescribe appropriate treatment modalities.
• Educate and supervise Advanced Practice Providers in managing patient needs.
• Maintain and review patient records and charts accurately.
• Educate patients and families about medications and treatment instructions.
• Exercise autonomy in medical decision making.

Skills

Geriatric Care

Primary Care

Post Acute

Value-Based Care

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Doctorate degree (M.D or D.O)

Job description

Location: New Bern, NC

Employment Type: Full-time

Qualifications Required

• Doctorate degree
• Any of the following licenses/certifications:
  • Valid Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
  • Valid Medical Doctor (MD)
  • Valid Medical Doctor (MD) certification/license in North Carolina (NC)
• 2+ years of experience in any of the following:
  • Geriatric Care
  • Primary Care
  • Post Acute
• Any of the following licenses/certifications:
  • Valid BC/BE Internal Medicine
  • Valid BC/BE Family Medicine

• Do you have a current DPS Certification or a DPS In-Progress?
• Do you have a current DEA Certification or a DEA In-Progress?

Preferred

• Do you have experience in Value-Based Care?

Summary

Apply and modify the principles, methods, and techniques of medicine to provide comprehensive geriatric primary care and post-acute care services. Diagnose and treat a variety of diseases and injuries. Ensure comprehensive delivery of service and quality patient care. Evaluate medical procedures and everyday situations and suggest ways to improve the delivery of service and profitability.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Functions independently to complete history and physical data on patients; performs complete physical exams; interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient needs.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
• Collaborates, educates, and supervises Advance Practice Providers in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information accurately and efficiently.
• Instructs and educates patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Individual must be proficient in exercising autonomy in medical decision making and providing a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical practice related to primary care of geriatrics and senior living communities.
• Knowledge of medical policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Skill in developing and maintaining medical quality assurance and quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly, objectively, and effectively in emergency situations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine (M.D) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)

Experience

• Previous experience in geriatrics in primary care, post-acute care, including Senior living, SNF, IPR, and LTACH but not required.
• Experienced or passionate about value-based care preferred.
• Previous experience in EHR documentation.
• Proficiency in documenting and billing in any setting above or in the hospitalist setting.
• Most importantly, a positive attitude, a passion to provide quality care, and an interest in joining a family of providers that understand the importance of a team-first approach.

License/Certification

• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of employment.
• BC/BE Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Current DPS and DEA certificates (or in progress).