Virginia Hospital Center
Job Description
Purpose & Scope:
The physician is a member of the healthcare team who works in collaboration with other staff to provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients. The scope of practice of each physician is defined through the health system’s credentialing and privileging committee.
The Physician supports objectives, budget, and performance metrics at the individual level.
Supports all medical activities at the individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.
The role of a physician is to provide quality clinical care to those individuals who have chosen VHC Health in a timely manner to meet the needs of our patients. Education: Doctorate from Accredited Medical School is required. Experience: One year of Medical/Surgical experience required. Certifications/Licensure: Licensed to Practice Medicine by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required. Physical Requirements: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential function of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. The employee must possess physical capabilities in an amount equal to the physical demands made in the performance of the job, including:
Very hard work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Cope with the mental and emotional stress associated with this position. Operate office machines safely and in accordance with hospital Safety Standards. Push patients on stretchers, wheelchairs or beds from one area to another. Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, reaching, standing, walking, pushing/pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions are required. Talking and visual acuity for reading, operating equipment, and inspections. Able to perform components of Basic Life Support if applicable. Working Conditions: Works in well-lighted/ventilated office/clinical setting. Subject to frequent interruptions and long hours, changing shifts. May be required to work beyond normal working hours when requested, e.g., overtime, on call. Routine occupational exposure to infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, hazardous chemicals, noxious odors, latex, and/or musculoskeletal injuries. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed for instances of exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious processes, and are supplied by the hospital. Involved with patients, family members, co-workers, and visitors under all conditions, e.g. hostile and/or emotionally upset, disoriented or combative.
Interested and qualified candidates must complete the online application and psychometric assessment. In addition to completing the application and assessment, candidates can also send a copy of their CV to Andrea Bell, Director of VHC Physician Services Recruitment at
anbell@virginiahospitalcenter.com .
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The Physician supports objectives, budget, and performance metrics at the individual level.
Supports all medical activities at the individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.
The role of a physician is to provide quality clinical care to those individuals who have chosen VHC Health in a timely manner to meet the needs of our patients. Education: Doctorate from Accredited Medical School is required. Experience: One year of Medical/Surgical experience required. Certifications/Licensure: Licensed to Practice Medicine by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required. Physical Requirements: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential function of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. The employee must possess physical capabilities in an amount equal to the physical demands made in the performance of the job, including:
Very hard work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Cope with the mental and emotional stress associated with this position. Operate office machines safely and in accordance with hospital Safety Standards. Push patients on stretchers, wheelchairs or beds from one area to another. Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, reaching, standing, walking, pushing/pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions are required. Talking and visual acuity for reading, operating equipment, and inspections. Able to perform components of Basic Life Support if applicable. Working Conditions: Works in well-lighted/ventilated office/clinical setting. Subject to frequent interruptions and long hours, changing shifts. May be required to work beyond normal working hours when requested, e.g., overtime, on call. Routine occupational exposure to infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, hazardous chemicals, noxious odors, latex, and/or musculoskeletal injuries. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed for instances of exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious processes, and are supplied by the hospital. Involved with patients, family members, co-workers, and visitors under all conditions, e.g. hostile and/or emotionally upset, disoriented or combative.
Interested and qualified candidates must complete the online application and psychometric assessment. In addition to completing the application and assessment, candidates can also send a copy of their CV to Andrea Bell, Director of VHC Physician Services Recruitment at
anbell@virginiahospitalcenter.com .
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