Physician Family Practice Primary Care

Martha's Vineyard Hospital; Oak Bluffs (MA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

403B retirement plan

Housing assistance for relocation

Job summary

Martha's Vineyard Hospital in Oak Bluffs, MA seeks a BC/BE Family Practice physician to diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses, examine patients, and manage preventive care for a diverse community on Martha's Vineyard.

You will prescribe medications, order tests, and coordinate care with nurses and specialists while supervising clinical staff and supporting community health initiatives in a Critical Access setting.

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Family Practice and at least 5 years of experience.
• Responsible for Adult/Pedi outpatient and Pedi inpatient call.
• Willingness to work in a Critical Access environment.
• Long term care coverage for own patients and rotated for unassigned.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses; examine patients; prescribe medications; order tests.
• Coordinate care with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
• Supervise patient care personnel and coordinate health programs or standards.
• Train residents, medical students, and other health care professionals.

Skills

Adult care

Pediatrics

Outpatient care

Team coordination

Education

BC/BE in Family Practice

5+ years experience

Job description

Purpose of Your Job Description

The primary purpose of the MD, Family Practice is to diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients, take medical histories, prescribe medications, and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. Also, to counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare.

Delegation of Authority

You report to the Director of Physician Practices and are delegated the administrative and clinical authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Job Functions

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

Assess and treat a range of conditions that occur in everyday life.

Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.

Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients’ condition.

Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.

Monitor patients’ conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.

Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.

Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.

Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.

Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.

Supervise patient care personnel.

Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.

Train residents, medical students, and other health care professionals.

Prepare government or organizational reports which include birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Education Requirements

BC/BE in Family Practice. At least 5 years experience. Responsible for Adult/Pedi outpatient and Pedi inpatient call. Long term care coverage for own patients and rotated for unassigned. Willingness to work in a Critical Access environment.

Benefits

Life is good on the Vineyard. Work at a stunning facility, in an amazing community, with great pay and benefits. Martha's Vineyard Hospital is pleased to offer an extensive Health/Dental/Vision benefit package including a 403B, 457A, free Life and LTD insurances, and 2 weeks CME $6,000/year. Housing assistance can be available for a candidate who is relocating to the island to take the position.

Additional Job Description

Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.