Job Summary and QualificationsThe House Physician is responsible to complete accurately and in a timely manner patient history and physical documentation and place in the medical record. Assist with patient flow from the Surgical Lobby to Pre op area as needed
Duties and Responsibilities:- Performs History and Physical Examination on all patients:
- Recognizes changes in patient's condition which indicate deterioration in status and implements appropriate actions to avoid or avert further patient compromise. Initiates or assists with basic life support when needed
- Completes History and Physical Examination within 24 hours of admission for inpatients/outpatients and prior to any patient undergoing an Operative/invasive procedure
- Defers pelvic and/or rectal examinations to the primary attending physicians
- Reports to the attending physician and abnormality that would contraindicate a (surgical) procedure of institute treatment for the patient.
- Follows Facility Policy and Procedure: Medical Staff Manual - History and Physical (s) located in the Policy Portal
- Reports findings according to age appropriate populations
- Protects patient confidentiality. All actions respect the patient's right to privacy by protecting confidential information.
- FORMTEXT Meets continuing education requirements through participation in hospital and unit education programs. Follows hospital policy for professional attire and grooming
- Uses and follows hospital and department standards pertaining to information management and quality improvement
What qualifications you will need:- Graduate of an Allopathic Medical School (US or International)
- Registered with the State of Florida Board of Medicine/licensed as House Physician
- BLS, ACLS Preferred
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- House Physician 3-5 years experience preferred
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is a 488-bed facility. We are accredited by the Joint Commission and offer a wide range of medical specialties. These specialties include emergency care, heart, and vascular care. We are designated by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. Other specialties include maternity and neonatal care. We are a Level II NICU hospital. HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is CARF accredited for inpatient rehabilitation. Our facility offers a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program. This program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. We are affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare Division. HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine, Florida. We serve as Miami-Dade County's only Catholic hospital. We follow the Catholic tradition of caring for God's people and providing spiritual support. We are dedicated to our mission of caring for the physical and spiritual needs of all the people we serve.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our House Physician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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