Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO)- Post Acute Care

Position Summary

This position is responsible for traveling to various nursing homes to provide care in those nursing home facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

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. Locks and closes out charts within 24-48 hours.

The Physician provides medical orders, medical direction; medical care services, consultation, 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.

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

Qualifications

Education

Medical, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant degree from an accredited university.

Experience

2 years experience post-graduation experience in hospital or primary care preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

Appropriate Coding Credential: CCS for Inpatient and CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or CPC-H for Outpatient. RHIA or RHIT certification (preferred).

Skills

• Understanding of medical coding and billing.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, blood-borne pathogens, and others.
• Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate new and current provider staff.

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations and interruptions.
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
• Occasional pressure due to a fast-paced environment.
• The position may require lifting, carrying, or pushing equipment or patients.