City/State: Nyack, New York
Department: Svensson Family Practice
Work Shift: DayWork Days: MON-FRIScheduled Hours: 8 PM – 4:30 AMScheduled Daily Hours: 8 HOURSHours Per Pay Period: 40Pay Rate/Range: $240,000 – $250,000
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
- Maintain current working knowledge of all local, federal, state and other regulatory agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to assigned programs.
- Assist with policy changes as necessary.
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies and medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and all requirements for medical staff privileges.
- 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.
- Assist with development of clinically relevant, evidence‑based best practices for patient care.
- Provide direct medical treatment to patients as needed.
- Participate in the development of a clinically relevant outcome evaluation process as needed.
- 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.
- Timely and quality completion of all required documentation necessary for regulatory and financial purposes.
- Responsible to assure coverage in your absence via working with CMO to appoint another MD.
- Hospital‑Wide Standards:
- Commit to work together in a courteous, respectful manner and demonstrate a positive spirit of service.
- Be accountable, responsible, and self‑directed in all aspects of work; see projects through to completion.
- Demonstrate positive communication in a clear, courteous and appropriate manner at all times.
- Dress in a manner that reflects a professional and positive image of the hospital at all times.
- Provide timely feedback and communication to patients, visitors and coworkers.
- Strive to exceed customer expectations and anticipate patient, family and visitor needs.
Qualifications
- Attending required or MD required
- 1–3 years preferred experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (medium proficiency)
- Physician – New York State Board of Medicine required
Highland Medical, P.C. is an equal employment opportunity employer.