Staff Physician - JT

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, NH is seeking a physician to supervise and provide medical care within the physician’s specialty for Dartmouth-Hitchcock patients. The role includes night shift coverage and per diem scheduling, with involvement in administrative duties and CME.

Responsibilities include developing diagnoses and treatment plans, reviewing records, and coordinating referrals and admissions as needed. Licensure in NH or eligibility for ABMS Board certification is required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with New Hampshire medical licensure or eligible for licensure.
• Completion of residency program in specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative services within specialty.
• Review patient records and histories.
• Determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Order appropriate tests and studies.
• Obtain informed consent for procedures.
• Prescribe medications and initiate referrals as needed.
• Supervise APPs as directed.
• Participate in CME and quality initiatives.
• Engage in academic responsibilities assigned by Department Chair.

Education

MD or DO

Residency training

Job description

Overview

The Physician is responsible for supervising and providing necessary and desirable medical care within the Physician’s specialty to Dartmouth-Hitchcock patients, consistent with the policies and procedures of DHC, the facility at which care is rendered, and the directions of the Service Line Leader or his/her designee.

If the Physician’s specialty is such that call coverage is required, it is expected that the Physician will rotate call coverage with those physicians and allied health professionals in his or her specialty (as applicable) so that each provider, including the Physician, has a comparable amount of on call time during nights, weekends, and holidays for providing coverage outside of standard business hours. Parties expect that while on call, physician shall remain in close proximity as directed by department chair or designee.

In addition to the Physician’s clinical responsibilities, the Physician will spend sufficient and reasonable time on administrative and record-keeping matters pertaining to the Physician’s medical practice.

Responsibilities

1. Provide clinical and related administrative services and actively participate in and contribute to DHC’s academic endeavors.
2. Abide by the Dartmouth Health Bylaws for the Professional Staff and Code of Conduct.
3. Review records and detailed medical history from patient(s).
4. Determine appropriate diagnosis (diagnoses) and treatment plan(s).
5. Determine and order appropriate screening and diagnostic tests and studies.
6. Obtain informed consent for treatment diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and studies.
7. Interpret and evaluate test and study results.
8. Prescribe medications, treatments, and medical devices in accordance within specialty scope of practice and applicable rules and regulations.
9. Initiate referrals to other providers as necessary.
10. Initiate admission/discharge of patients, if applicable.
11. Provide consultation, education, and counseling regarding the management of acute and chronic illnesses and injuries. Encourage behavioral change and assist with self-management skills to improve overall health, within specialty scope of practice.
12. Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
13. Provide patient and family-centered care.
14. Insure the patient’s right to privacy, confidentiality and informed consent.
15. Supervise APP’s as directed.
16. Participate in continuing medical education (CME).
17. Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives.
18. Participate in academic responsibilities assigned by the Department Chair or designee, to include, but are not limited to:
19. Leading small group resident conferences
20. Training of Residents
21. Teaching medical and other health professional students
22. Participating in clinical trials or other sponsored research
23. Any other Geisel obligations (if any)
24. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical degree (MD or DO)
• Post graduate training in residency program

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Current New Hampshire Medical License- Current or eligible for ABMS Board Certification (to be obtained within 5 years)- Active hospital staff membership

• Area of Interest: Physician
• FTE/Hours per pay period: .01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp)
• Shift: Night
• Job ID: 40885

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:

Dartmouth Health is an Affidative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.