Physician - Family Practice Geriatrics
Company: TEEMA
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: October 28, 2024
Job Description:
Overview:
Our client is seeking a Physician to provide direct primary medical
care to patients and supervise medical care personnel, including
PCP Nurse Practitioners, RNs, and Certified Medical Assistants. The
Physician will deliver care within the Interdisciplinary Team
framework.
Essential Duties
- Conduct comprehensive history and physical assessments for new
referrals.
- Perform interval history and physical exams for established
participants, conducted quarterly or as needed.
- Evaluate and treat participants with episodic illnesses.
- Make referrals to Medical Specialists as necessary.
- Admit participants to the hospital when appropriate, providing
primary care responsibilities during hospitalization and
coordinating discharge planning with the IDT.
- Oversee the care of participants residing in nursing homes,
including regular visits and communication with nursing home
staff.
- Engage in family conferences for care planning and
implementation.
- Coordinate 24-hour care delivery.
- Document participant changes accurately in medical records and
communicates these changes to the IDT promptly.
- Participate in the IDT, attend staff meetings, and contribute
to participant care planning.
- Stay updated on quality/clinical standards and best practices
for the geriatric population.
- Contribute to Ethics and Quality Improvement Committees or work
groups as assigned.
What you must have:
- Valid MD license in good standing to practice medicine in the
State of practicing.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine.
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience required.
- Experience working with a frail or elderly population
preferred, or willingness to undergo appropriate training upon
hiring.
- Knowledge of geriatric medicine and the special needs of
complex geriatric patients.
- Fellowship or additional training in Geriatrics preferred.
- Understanding of the culture and needs of socially and
ethnically diverse populations.
Keywords: TEEMA, Owensboro , Physician - Family Practice Geriatrics, Healthcare , Owensboro, Kentucky
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