Supplemental Physician - OBGYN

Memorial Hermann Health System; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks a physician to provide medical expertise and oversight of care across the system. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality, safe and compassionate care while coordinating with attending physicians, nurses and care teams.

The position requires MD degree, board certification or eligibility, active state medical license, and DEA license, with staff privileges at covered hospitals and BCLS/ACLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or Board eligible.
• Current state medical license.
• Current Federal Drug Enforcement Agency license.
• Staff privileges at all hospitals covered by the assignment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (or Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.

Responsibilities

• Directs patient care throughout the health care system via Consult Orders.
• Provides consultation with attending or primary care provider.
• Communicates with attending physician, nurse, family and treatment team to obtain appropriate care plan.
• Provides psychiatric care across Memorial Hermann Healthcare System.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to privacy policies.
• Ensures safe, high-quality care within policy and budgetary constraints.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Active listening

Communication

Education

MD degree

State medical license

DEA license

Staff privileges

BCLS/ACLS certification

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

To provide medical expertise and oversight of care that is being provided through the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System. The physician is expected to exercise the highest level of expertise in order to optimize quality of care.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Medicine

Licenses/Certifications:

• Board certified or Board eligible
• Current state medical license
• Current Federal Drug Enforcement Agency license
• Staff privileges at all the hospitals for which coverage is being provided
• Basic Cardiac Life Certification or Advanced Cardiac Life Certification

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Exhibits teamwork skills that facilitate interchange between multidisciplinary health care workers in order to provide quality patient care/outcomes
• Superior problem solving skills
• Is articulate and an active listener
• Addresses issues/concerns with the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System in a timely fashion

Principal Accountabilities

• Directs patient care throughout the health care system via Consult Orders.
• Provides consultation services in collaboration with attending or primary care provider.
• Communicates with the attending physician, nurse, family, and other treatment team members when appropriate, in order to obtain the appropriate patient care plan.
• Effectively communicates with treatment team in a timely and professional manner to provide quality psychiatric care to patients throughout the healthcare system.
• Complies with best practices and other care directives. Follows Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Works with Memorial Hermann Physicians, Risk Managers, and Case Managers towards resolution of clinical, administrative or technical problems.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to MH compliance privacy policies.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.