Physician - Urology

2302 Highland Medical, P.C.; New City (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

2302 Highland Medical, P.C. is seeking a physician to provide direct care to patients and coordinate through their care continuum. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs and ensuring quality treatment. The role demands excellent communication skills and compliance with regulations.

Qualified candidates must hold an MD and possess 1-3 years of experience, alongside strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess New York State medical board license.
• 1-3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and coordinate care.
• Maintain compliance with laws and regulations.
• Assist with development of practice standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

MD Required

1-3 years experience preferred

Job description

Position Details

City/State: New City, New York
Department: OBS-GYN of Rockland
Work Shift: Day
Work Days: MON-FRI, alternating weekends and holidays
Scheduled Hours: 8 AM-4:30 PM (8 hours daily)
Hours Per Pay Period: 40
Pay Rate/Range: $300,000 - $350,000

Job Summary

Provides direct care to patients and serves as a consistent care coordinator through the continuum of care, assessing the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of the patient. Directs patients to the next appropriate service and tracks their progress. Assures that all patients receive appropriate evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, medical screening and medical evaluation whenever indicated, and that all medical patient care is appropriately documented in the medical record.

Essential Functions

1. Maintain current working knowledge of all local, Federal, State and other regulatory agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to assigned programs. Includes cultural and linguistic healthcare and outreach services, quality management, and quality improvement standards to ensure compliance.
2. As needed, assist with policy changes as necessary.
3. Maintain compliance with Hospital Policies and Medical Staff By Laws, Rules and Regulations and all requirements for medical staff privileges.
4. Assist Associate VP with development of practice standards and oversight of compliance with standards to establish and maintain the scope of services required, meeting the needs of patients.
5. Assist with development of clinically relevant, evidence-based, best practices for patient care.
6. Provide direct medical treatment to patients as needed.
7. Participate in the development of a clinically relevant, outcome evaluation process as needed.
8. Liaison and collaborate with community physicians, hospital staff and other professional agencies with regard to patient services. Assist in the assessment of community needs to determine program and service priorities.
9. Timely and quality completion of all required documentation necessary for regulatory and financial purposes.
10. Responsible to assure coverage in your absence via working with CMO to appoint another MD.

Hospital-Wide Standards (We Care)

• WORKING TOGETHER

  "I will commit to work together in a courteous, respectful manner. I will demonstrate a positive spirit of service with all employees with whom I interact." Place team success above individual recognition. Be receptive to new ideas and approaches within my workplace. Offer assistance generously without hesitation.

• EMPOWERMENT

  "I will be accountable, responsible, and self-directed in all aspects of my work at all times." See projects through to ensure completion. Problem-solve with patients, family members, and other employees. Follow up to ensure a resolution.

• COMMUNICATION

  "I will demonstrate positive communication in a clear, courteous and appropriate manner at all times." Answer the phone within three rings if possible and identify myself, my department, and ask, "How may I help you"? Use effective verbal and written communication to patients, families, visitors, using the principles of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You). Use positive communication in my tone of voice, body language, and choice of words. Respond to e-mails in a courteous manner within twenty-four hours.

• APPEARANCE

  "I will dress in a manner that reflects a professional and positive image of the hospital at all times." Maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance which adheres to the hospital dress code policy. Promote and adhere to Nyack Hospital's guidelines regarding a safe and clean work environment for employees, patients, families and visitors.

• RESPONSIVENESS

  "I will demonstrate the ability to provide timely feedback and communication to patients, visitors, and coworkers." Respond to patient call lights and ask if I can assist. No Pass Zone. Respond empathetically. Apologize for delays and concerns.

• EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE

  "I will strive to 'do my best everyday' in exceeding customer expectations." Anticipate and address my patients', families and visitors needs. Avoid negativity and exhibit a "can-do" attitude. "Manage up" fellow employees, physicians, departments, and the organization, to increase patient confidence both internally and in the community. Exit elevators to accommodate our patients' first. Acknowledge people in the hallway by smiling and making eye contact. Help lost guests and new employees by escorting them to their destination.

Qualifications

• Attending Required or MD Required
• 1-3 years Preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (medium proficiency)
• Physician – New York State Board of Medicine Required

Equal Employment Opportunity

Highland Medical, P.C. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Highland Medical, P.C. will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.