What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician position at Pruitthealth?
Physician
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Description
PruittHealth is a COVID-19 vaccine-mandated employer. All new Partners are required to provide proof of COVID vaccination or be willing to get vaccinated within 30 days of employment. We will consider medical and/or religious exemptions on a case-by-case basis.
LOCATION:
Georgia War Veterans Home is located in the beautiful lakes community of Milledgeville, GA. We provide high-quality and comprehensive, 24-hour care to 200 veterans.
JOB PURPOSE:
Provides physician coverage for medical care and consultation to all patients of the facility in an organized and professional manner at all times. Assists the Executive Director, Administrators, and the Directors of Health Services to achieve consistent, optimal patient care and help ensure the adequacy and appropriateness of medical care provided to the patients.
Physician is responsible for making routine checks and will oversee a team of 3 Nurse Practitioners. Responsible for supervising and expected to avail him/herself to direct care staff, enforce standards, correct sub-standard care, and generally be involved in the provision of care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:-
- Participates in the development of a system providing a medical care plan for each patient, which covers medications, nursing care, restorative services, diet and other services and a plan for discharge
- Assists in arranging for continuous physician coverage for medical emergencies and in developing procedures for emergency treatment of patients.
- Serves as the medical representative of the facility in the community.
- Serves as liaison with attending staff physicians in an effort to ensure effective quality medical care.
- Maintains responsibility for the development of written by-laws, rules and regulations applicable to attending patients in the facility at the Georgia War Veterans Home.
- Medical Staff by-laws, rules and regulations, when appointed.
- Participates in developing patient care admission and discharge policies. Participate in developing an effective Performance Improvement program and Utilization Review program.
- Is available for consultation in the development and maintenance of an adequate medical record system.
- Advises the Administrator with regard to the adequacy of the facility, patient care services and medical equipment.
- Is available for consultation with the Administrator and the Director of Health Services in evaluating the adequacy of the nursing staff and the facility to meet the psychosocial as well at the medical and physical needs of patients.
- Is available for consultation and participation in in-service training programs.
- Is knowledgeable of the policies and programs of public health agencies, which may affect patient care programs in the facility.
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
One (1) year professional experience in the medical field in a long term care setting.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current, active and unrestricted Physician license in state of practice
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)
Previous physician practice or healthcare physician provider experience preferred
Job: Nursing
Primary Location: Georgia-Milledgeville
Schedule: Full-time
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Shift:1st Shift
Job Posting: Dec 23, 2021, 10:06:10 AM
Work Locations: GA War Veterans Home 2249 Vinson Highway Milledgeville 31061
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