Physician / Urgent Care / Maryland / Locum or Permanent / Urgent Care Physician - LaVale, MD Job
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To support and direct the highest quality urgent care services available to the public while always assuring the MedExpress mission, vision and values are met. All duties and responsibilities of the Urgent Care Physician position are to be performed in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations governing the legal scope of medical practice.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Physician will provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment. Performs therapeutic procedures such as I&D, splinting, suturing, managing infection, and wound care
Documenting/Charting patient information in line with current policies and procedures
Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. Communicates with patients regarding testing results, follow-up care, and additional information
Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions
Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate
Follows established policies, procedures, objectives, and recommended referral practices
Assists the CorporateCare division of MedExpress and pathways associated therewith
Participates in facility in-services, required staff meetings, and other clinic operations procedures
Orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interpret test results for deviation from normal. Orientation and training of new practitioners when necessary
Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required
Prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
Interpret the application of OSHA and HIPAA laws. Maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards
Supervision of Advanced Practitioners when appropriate and abide by all associated rules and regulations. The Private Officer Practice has the complete authority with regard to medical decision making and patient care. The management service organization ('MSO') shall in no way determine or set the methods, standards or conduct of the practice of medicine or health care at or by Private Office Practice or any of the Professionals. The MSO provides consultation and recommendations through the Chief Medical Officer for the Private Office.
- Location:
- Lavale, MD, United States
- Category:
- Healthcare & Medical