Primary Care Physician (Multiple Locations)

7500 Methodist Medical Group; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

7500 Methodist Medical Group in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking a Primary Care Physician to oversee comprehensive medical services. Responsibilities include managing direct patient care and collaborating with nursing staff to ensure quality clinical care.

The ideal candidate will possess an MD or DO and understand legal healthcare standards. This role demands strong communication and observation skills to provide effective treatment and maintain patient safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic services in area of expertise.
• Ability to supervise and train clinical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including evaluations and assessments.
• Refers patients to specialists and evaluates prescription needs.
• Coordinates work with nursing and support staff.

Skills

Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for medical care

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to observe and assess patient symptoms

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Overview

Primary Care Physician responsible for working with nursing staff and physicians to provide comprehensive medical services and ensure the safety and quality of clinical care in the physician practice and Methodist LeBonheur Hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations and assessments using best practices to diagnose and treat patients.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Evaluates patient for need for and level of prescription medicines and considers alternative techniques for patient care.
• Manages the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Participates in specified health promotion, education and prevention programs.
• Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients and their families as needed.
• Orders, performs, and interprets tests, and analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients’ condition.
• Maintains accurate and timely completion of all documentation within 3 days of visit or discharge.
• Coordinates work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists and other health care providers.
• Supports call coverage for the practice and hospitals.
• Maintains productivity at acceptable levels.
• Focuses on high patient and family satisfaction and retention.
• Develops strong partnership with fellow physicians and support staff.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in areas of expertise.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.

Licenses & Certifications

• Medical Doctor - Arkansas (Arkansas State Medical Board)
• Medical Doctor - Mississippi (Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure)
• Medical Doctor - Tennessee (Tennessee State Board of Medical Examiners)
• Osteopathic Physician Tennessee (Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination)
• Board Certified Physician - American Board of Medical Specialties
• National Board Certified Physician - The National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
• AOA Board Certified Physician-Specialty American Osteopathic Association Board Certified DO
• National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME)

Physical Demands

The position requires physical and mental ability to perform essential functions. Essential functions include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, repetitive motion, and handling patient body fluids. The role may require exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and up to 25 lbs. of force frequently, and requires good balance, coordination, and visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision.