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Southeast Community Health Systems

Infectious Diseases Physician

Southeast Community Health Systems, Zachary, Louisiana, United States, 70791

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Please Note: This is A Part-Time Position

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Please Note: This is A Part-Time Position

Job Summary:

Provides and manages direct patient care in the ambulatory care setting. Assures the adequacy and appropriateness of medical care provided to patients and supervision of personnel as required.

Duties And Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates medical care at the outpatient clinic. Serves as a clinical director and physician for the outpatient clinic. Provides clinical supervision for outpatient clinic staff: nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, etc. Participates in administrative decision making, establishes policies, procedures and guidelines designed to ensure the provision of adequate, comprehensive care. Communicates with the medical staff regarding policies, standards and specific patient problems. Serves as a member of the organized medical staff, attends medical staff meetings and ensures adherence to the medical staff bylaws and rules and regulations. Participates in the development and implementation of educational programs at the clinic for staff and the community. Able to evaluate medical services provided by the outpatient clinic and makes recommendations as appropriate. Understands and ensures compliance with the clinic's policies and procedures for safety, infection control, hazardous materials and waste, etc. Available for consultation for outpatient clinic staff. Knowledgeable of social, regulatory, political and economic factors that relates to patient care services. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Monitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of medical services as an integral part of the overall quality management program. Provides medical leadership for research and development activities in outpatient care. Provides direct patient medical care: Performs histories and physicals Makes diagnoses Treat a variety of disease processes and acute injuries Orders appropriate diagnostic tests and treatments Prescribes drugs and regulated medical devices Provide preventive healthcare education to patients and the community Refers patients to other healthcare professionals as appropriate Takes patient phone calls as needed Provides clinical training to nurses and other staff

Professional Requirements

Fully participates and cooperates with SCHS’ compliance program. Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean. Maintains regulatory requirements, including JCAHO, federal and state. Wears identification while on duty. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the clinic.

Requirements

Regulatory Requirements:

Currently licensed to practice medicine as a infectious disease physician in the State of Louisiana. Current Board Certification or Board Eligible. Current Drug Enforcement Administration Registration. Current Controlled Dangerous Substance License.

Language Skills

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent writing and presentation skills. Additional languages preferred.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge Knowledge of an EMR platform preferred

Physical Demands

For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Salary Description

$110 - $120/hour Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type Part-time Job function

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