Physician - Internal Medicine Lexington

Prisma Health; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Lexington, Virginia, invites a physician to join Prisma Health-University Medical Group to deliver high-quality medical services. The role emphasizes oversight of patient care, adherence to professional standards, and participation in academic activities.

The position includes after-hours call coverage, maintenance of licensure, and engagement in teaching, research, and committee work aligned with Prisma Health's mission and governance.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Board certified or board eligible with medical staff privileges.
• Experience in hospital/academic health center settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, prevent, or treat disease and prescribe treatments.
• Provide medical care consistent with professional standards and without regard to payer.
• Maintain accurate medical records with CPT/ICD codes.
• Provide after hours call coverage with other physicians.
• Comply with Medicare/Medicaid rules and Joint Commission standards.
• Pursue continuing medical education to meet licensure requirements.
• Participate in teaching, research, and committee activities supporting Prisma Health's mission.
• Respond to requests for managed care proposals and contracts.
• Participate in quality assurance, utilization management, patient education, and satisfaction programs.
• Assist in obtaining licenses, permits, and accreditations related to the practice.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Office Equipment knowledge

Mathematical skills

Specialty specific skills

Education

Residency Completed

Board Certification status (Certified/Eligible)

Medical Staff Privileges

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

The Prisma Health Physician is responsible for the provision of quality medical services to patients of Prisma Health-University Medical Group

Accountabilities

• Engages in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease, defects or injuries and recommend or prescribe treatments for the relief or cure of physical, mental or functional ailments or defects.

• Renders medical treatment to his or her patients consistent with generally accepted professional standards of care without regard to their ability to pay for such treatment and without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, or age.

• Completes accurate, legible, and timely records with respect to all medical examinations and procedures; to accurately use Current Procedural Terminology and International Classification of Diseases codes.

• Provides after hours call coverage equally with other physicians of the Practice unless there is an agreement otherwise.

• Complies with standards of accepted medical practice, the rules and regulations of managed care organizations and other payors, including but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid (except to the extent those rules conflict with Physician's professional medical judgment), and the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

• Enhances clinical skills by maintaining sufficient continuing medical education to meet the requirements of the Physician's certification and/or state licensing board.

• Agrees to actively participate in non-revenue generating activities which serve to advance the Vision and Mission of Prisma Health. As an Academic Health Center, these activities may range from serving on committees, community outreach, helping to meet the teaching, the research goals and/or other activities as determined by the appropriate Department Chair. These important expectations are shared by all providers within Prisma Health-University Medical Group and are key elements of a high performing, integrated, physician led organization.

• Participates in responding to requests for proposals for managed care contracts.

• Participates in the establishment of quality assurance programs, utilization management programs, patient education services, and patient satisfaction programs.

• Assists Employer in obtaining and maintaining any and all licenses, permits and other authorizations, plus achieving any applicable accreditation standards that relate to the business of Physician's Practice or Department.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

• Successful Completion of Residency; Board Certified or Board Eligible; Medical Staff Privileges

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

• South Carolina Medical License

• South Carolina Controlled Substance License

• Drug Enforcement Agency Number

Other Required Skills and Experience

• Basic Computer Skills

• Knowledge of Office Equipment (fax/copier)

• Mathematical skills

• Specialty specific skills

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

5336 Sunset Blvd Lexington

Facility

3161 Internal Medicine 5336 Sunset Boulevard Suite F5

Department

31611000 Multispecialty 5336 Sunset Blvd-Practice Operations