Physician (MD/DO) - Nursing Home- Full Time

Description

Position Summary

Xpress Wellness is seeking a skilled and compassionate Physician to join our dedicated team to provide high-quality care to elderly and medically complex residents a long-term care facility.

The Physician will work with Advanced Practice Providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care, manage chronic conditions, and ensure the overall well-being of residents. If you are passionate about healthcare and enjoy helping others, we encourage you to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Physician provides medical orders, medical direction, medical care services, consultation, and supervision of the healthcare staff and chart review. The Physician is also available through direct telecommunication for consultation, assistance with medical emergencies, or patient referral.

Perform rounds in the facility to include obtaining a history from the patient and supplemental sources, performing an exam and documenting findings within an electronic medical record.

Organize a rounding schedule, notes, labs and imaging reports in the EHR for patients seen within the practice.

Communicate with the Director of Nursing or floor nurses before and after rounds to obtain his/her concerns and to relay any new orders to them. New orders should be written at the time of rounds in order for those orders to become activated.

The Provider will be the first point of contact for the nurses if questions arise on patients seen. This will require occasional after hours calls and/or texts.

Notate findings and treatment course in patient chart including follow-up notes.

Manages special projects and duties as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Qualifications

Current Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine license

Board Certification MD or DO Credentials

State and federal licensure requirements including DEA.

BLS Certification

• Knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, blood borne pathogens and others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced and high-stress environment
• Knowledge and experience with electronic medical record systems
• Understanding of medical coding and billing.

Strong Decision-making and Problem-solving Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and staff.
• Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email and Microsoft Office.