Physician, Per Diem

St. Luke's University Health Network; Easton (Northampton County); Sur place; USD 250 000 - 450 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

St. Luke’s University Health Network in Easton, PA seeks a physician to provide high-quality medical care, participate in quality, patient satisfaction, and performance improvement initiatives, and collaborate with the care team.

Responsibilities include performing histories and physical exams, rounds, adherence to guidelines, education of patients and families, and documentation and billing accuracy. Graduate of an accredited medical school with residency/fellowship in area of specialty; PA/NJ

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school and completion of residency and/or fellowship in area of specialty.

Responsabilités

• Performs history and physical examination of all patients seen and provides consultations as requested by other physicians.
• Rounds on assigned patients and collaborates with APs as needed.
• Provides cost-effective, high-quality care based on evidence-based medicine and adheres to approved orders and guidelines.
• Maintains communication with referring physicians, patients, and families; participates in education of patients and families.

Formation

Medical degree (MD/DO)

Description du poste

St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.

The St. Luke’s Physician will provide high quality, cost effective medical care. This individual will also participate in quality, patient satisfaction, and performance improvement initiatives.

The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs history and physical examination of all patients seen. Provides consultations on all patients as requested by other physicians.
• Rounds on assigned patients and those patients who you are requested to see in collaboration with an AP as needed.
• Provides cost effective, high quality care based on best practice evidence based medicine.
• Makes best efforts to adhere to standardized orders and practice guidelines that have been approved by the medical staff.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
• Provides regular, timely, and appropriate communication with referring physicians, patients, and their families.
• Participates in the education of patients and their families.
• Participates in regular meetings of the practice group.
• Remains current with Medical Records documentation and responds in a timely manner to requests for chart review and completion.
• Submits timely and accurate billing information.
• Supervises Advanced Practitioners.
• Attends appropriate continuing medical education so as to maintain Pennsylvania/New Jersey Licensure.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop effective working relationships within the hospital and St. Luke’s University Health Network.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient, and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Performs duties as assigned and required within area of specialty.
• Other related duties as assigned within provider’s particular specialty or service line.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting for up to 5 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Standing for up to 5 hours per day, 2 hours at a time. Walking for up to 3 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Fingering and handling small objects frequently. Twisting and turning of hand occasionally. Consistently lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transport patients weighing up to 250 lbs via wheelchair or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as is relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited medical school and completion of residency and/or fellowship in area of specialty.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Current or recent experience in area of specialty.

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.