Physician Per Diem - Wound Therapy

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System seeks a physician specialized in wound care and hyperbaric medicine to diagnose and manage patient care. The role involves coordinating with referring physicians and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include contributing to standards of care, reviewing protocols, and providing clinical oversight for treatment delivery within a collaborative care environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Louisiana State board of Medical Examiners.
• Current BLS/ACLS certifications through ILCOR and recognized providers.
• Provision of training, supervision, and education to staff and physicians.
• Participation in performance improvement and quality/safety activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnosis and treatment for wound care and hyperbaric medicine.
• Coordinate care with referring physicians and collaboration with other providers.
• Contribute to standards of care development and clinical oversight of care delivery.

Skills

Hyperbaric medicine

Wound care

Staff training

Clinical oversight

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: TBD

JOB SUMMARY

Provides services to diagnose and treat patients for wound care and hyperbaric medicine. Coordinates care with referring physicians and collaborates with other providers. Provides input in the development of standards of care. Ensures the adequacy of treatment for all persons served through policy and procedure review, protocol development, and clinical oversight of the delivery of care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be licensed by the Louisiana State board of Medical Examiners Proof of Hyperbaric Training in accordance with the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) and/or National Board of Diving & Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT).
• Current BLS, and ACLS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• Provision of training, supervision, consultation, and education to staff and physicians.
• Participation in performance improvement, outcomes management and quality and safety activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
• Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today's life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents. From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world-class healthcare close to home.

St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System. Together, the two organizations focus on aligning their healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.