Primary Care Physician - SSMC

South Shore Health System; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health System in Massachusetts seeks a Physician/Hospitalist to provide and manage direct health care for a specified patient population. This full-time role requires a Medical Doctor degree, MA license, and board certification or eligibility.

The position covers 40 hours per week with a comprehensive scope including exams, diagnoses, treatments, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team. Compensation highlights a wide pay range reflecting experience and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor degree with a residency in a related specialty.
• Licensed to practice in Massachusetts; board certification or board eligible; DEA license; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage direct patient care including exams, evaluations, diagnoses and treatments.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals and treatment regimens as appropriate.
• Refer patients to specialists and to relevant care components.
• Direct and coordinate patient care activities of nursing and support staff.
• Document clinical activities clearly within required timelines.
• Adhere to departmental policies, safety, and quality standards.
• Attend department and organizational meetings for continuous improvement.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Medication knowledge

Education

Medical Doctor Degree

Job description

Under indirect supervision, provides and manages direct health care for a specified patient population.

Full time

Budgeted Hours: 40

Compensation Pay Range: $148,500.00 - $580,000.00

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
• 2. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• 3. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• 4. Manages patient medications and prescribes appropriate medications as needed
• 5. Orders and interprets laboratory studies, x-rays and other diagnostic tests.
• 6. Makes referrals to other healthcare providers for comprehensive patient care.
• 7. Establishes a therapeutic patient-health care provider relationship.
• 8. Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• 9. Documents patient clinical activities clearly, concisely and with-in the expected time frames as outlined in the Medical Records Completion and Documentation Policy.
• 10. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• 11. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties assigned.

Communication

• 1. Establishes effective working relationship with physicians, APCs, nurses, medical assistants and other support staff, to ensure a coordinated team approach to patient care.
• 2. Attends appropriate department and organizational meetings to stay abreast of current issues, trends, processes, systems and programs that affect the delivery of patient care and changes in the work environment
• 3. Brings important issues of concern and ideas to the Department Chief for discussion and appropriate resolution and/or planning.

Professional Development

• 1. Attends both internal and external educational conferences and seminars that enhance current medical knowledge and skill development
• 2. Participates in professional activities, such as active membership in professional organization.
• 3. Maintain current board certification as defined by certifying organization and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

Education

Medical Doctor Degree; residency program License/Certificates: State licensure, Board Certification or board eligible in area of expertise. Federal DEA license. BLS certification.

Experience

Preferably at least 3 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.

6 weekends per year (12 shifts), one holiday every two years.

License/Registration/Certification Requirements

Physician/Hospitalist - Board of Registration in Medicine (Massachusetts)

South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work "As One" toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.