Doctor of Medicine with completed residency in primary care
Current medical license with the North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Board certified or eligible, with certification required within 2 years
Current DEA registration and CPR certification
ACLS or PALS certification required, depending on practice
Effective written and oral communication skills
Valid NC driver's license for travel
Responsibilities
Develop policies and procedures for clinical services and supervise midlevel practitioners
Conduct complete physical exams and obtain medical histories
Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests for patient evaluations
Determine preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plans based on data analysis
Administer medications and immunizations per state law and clinic guidelines
Provide direct patient care, including education and counseling
Coordinate and explain diagnostic procedures to patients
Benefits
Sign-on bonus available
Opportunities for continuing education
Supportive team environment
Participation in clinical research projects
Focus on patient confidentiality and superior customer service
Full Job Description
Sign on Bonus Available!
Position Summary:
Provides direct patient care services by independently and interdependently scheduling and/or conducting complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This position independently participates in the delivery of direct patient care within the scope of individual authority granted by the North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.
Job Responsibilities:
Participates in the development of policies and procedures relating to the provision of clinical and related services. Provides supervision to midlevel practitioner staff.
Performs complete physical exams, obtains medical history; interprets and records findings.
Orders/obtains appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies/tests to assist with patient evaluations, as needed.
Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and appropriate therapeutic plan.
Administers medications, immunizations, and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines.
Performs direct patient care services, which may include instruction, education, counseling, recommendation of medications and treatments, health and illness prevention, and/or community resources to meet specific needs to patient and family.
Coordinates and schedules laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients.
Reviews, writes, and renews medication prescriptions, which corresponds to the written standing orders, and/or, to the consultation advice of the supervising physician.
Documents, updates, and maintains patient records.
Summarizes records and prepares referral letters.
Performs administrative duties as may be request by the Medical Director
Communicates/confers with various outside agencies and resources regarding medical advice/information of clinic patients, such as dentist, social services, speech and hearing, etc., as needed.
Refers patients to specialist, such as ENT, Pediatric Surgeon, Dermatologist, Neurologist, Asthma, etc., as needed.
Participates in clinical research projects and prepares analyses/consensus report, when requested.
Confers with other health professionals regarding patient condition, if necessary.
Attends monthly staff meetings at the respective Practice designated.
Attends continuing education meetings, as required.
Promotes team, system, and organizational goals; maintains patient confidentiality and provides superior customer service.
Disposes all disposable, contaminated, and used items into designated waste containers.
Abides by all company policies regarding safety/health rules and regulations.
Adapts to various situations and adjusts to shifting priorities.
Must abide by TAPM Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Performs other duties as assigned.
Preparation and Training:
Doctor of Medicine with completion of residency training in a primary care practice. Must have a working knowledge of office equipment including computers, telephones, and such typical office machines. Must maintain effective written and oral communication and English skills. Must maintain current medical license with the North Carolina Board of Medical Examiner. Must be Board certified, eligible, or straight out of residency program eligible. All eligible candidates must be Board certified within 2 years of their contract date. Current DEA registration and CPR certification. Current ACLS or PALS required (depending on Practice of employment). Valid NC driver's license for travel.
