Physician-Family Medicine (MD/DO)

Triad Adult & Pediatric Medicine, Inc.; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Triad Adult & Pediatric Medicine, Inc. seeks a Doctor of Medicine with primary care residency to provide direct patient care and participate in clinical supervision within our North Carolina practice.

The physician must hold a current NC medical license, be board certified or eligible, and maintain DEA and CPR (ACLS/PALS as required). The incumbent will collaborate with specialists and manage patient records and referrals.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine with residency in primary care.
• Must maintain current medical license with the North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.
• Board certified, eligible, or residency program eligible; must be certified within 2 years of contract date.
• Current DEA registration and CPR certification; ACLS or PALS as required by practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within scope of authority.
• Supervise midlevel practitioner staff and participate in policy/procedure development.
• Order laboratory and diagnostic studies as needed.
• Document and maintain patient records and prepare referral letters.
• Coordinate care with specialists and outside agencies when needed.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and deliver high-quality service.
• Attend staff meetings and continuing education as required.
• Adhere to safety/health rules and organizational policies.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Direct patient care

Team coordination

Documentation

Education

MD/DO with residency in primary care

Board certification or eligible

DEA registration

CPR certification

ACLS or PALS

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Provides direct patient care services by independently and interdependently scheduling and/or conducting complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This position independently participates in the delivery of direct patient care within the scope of individual authority granted by the North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participates in the development of policies and procedures relating to the provision of clinical and related services. Provides supervision to midlevel practitioner staff.
• Performs complete physical exams, obtains medical history; interprets and records findings.
• Orders/obtains appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies/tests to assist with patient evaluations, as needed.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and appropriate therapeutic plan.
• Administers medications, immunizations, and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines.
• Performs direct patient care services, which may include instruction, education, counseling, recommendation of medications and treatments, health and illness prevention, and/or community resources to meet specific needs to patient and family.
• Coordinates and schedules laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients.
• Reviews, writes, and renews medication prescriptions, which corresponds to the written standing orders, and/or, to the consultation advice of the supervising physician.
• Documents, updates, and maintains patient records.
• Summarizes records and prepares referral letters.
• Performs administrative duties as may be request by the Medical Director
• Communicates/confers with various outside agencies and resources regarding medical advice/information of clinic patients, such as dentist, social services, speech and hearing, etc., as needed.
• Refers patients to specialist, such as ENT, Pediatric Surgeon, Dermatologist, Neurologist, Asthma, etc., as needed.
• Participates in clinical research projects and prepares analyses/consensus report, when requested.
• Confers with other health professionals regarding patient condition, if necessary.
• Attends monthly staff meetings at the respective Practice designated.
• Attends continuing education meetings, as required.
• Promotes team, system, and organizational goals; maintains patient confidentiality and provides superior customer service.
• Disposes all disposable, contaminated, and used items into designated waste containers.
• Abides by all company policies regarding safety/health rules and regulations.
• Adapts to various situations and adjusts to shifting priorities.
• Must abide by TAPM Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preparation and Training:

Doctor of Medicine with completion of residency training in a primary care practice. Must have a working knowledge of office equipment including computers, telephones, and such typical office machines. Must maintain effective written and oral communication and English skills. Must maintain current medical license with the North Carolina Board of Medical Examiner. Must be Board certified, eligible, or straight out of residency program eligible. All eligible candidates must be Board certified within 2 years of their contract date. Current DEA registration and CPR certification. Current ACLS or PALS required (depending on Practice of employment). Valid NC driver’s license for travel.