Wound Center Physician

Company: South Shore Health System
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: March 12, 2023

Job Description:

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.Requisition Number:R-11259Facility:LOC0013 - 90 Libbey Parkway Suite 10090 Libbey Parkway
Weymouth, MA 02189
Department Name:SSH Wound Center HBStatus: Full timeBudgeted Hours: 40Shift: Day (United States of America)Under indirect supervision, provides and manages direct health care for a specified patient population.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1. - - -Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.2. - - -Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.3. - - -Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.4. - - -Manages patient medications and prescribes appropriate medications as needed5. - - -Orders and interprets laboratory studies, x-rays and other diagnostic tests.6. - - -Makes referrals to other healthcare providers for comprehensive patient care.7. - - -Establishes a therapeutic patient-health care provider relationship.8. - - -Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.9. - - -Documents patient clinical activities clearly, concisely and with-in the expected time frames as outlined in the Medical Records Completion and Documentation Policy.10. - - -Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.11. - - -Performs miscellaneous job-related duties assigned. -Communication:1. - - -Establishes effective working relationship with physicians, APCs, nurses, medical assistants and other support staff, to ensure a coordinated team approach to patient care.2. - - -Attends appropriate department and organizational meetings to stay abreast of current issues, trends, processes, systems and programs that affect the delivery of patient care and changes in the work environment -3. - - -Brings important issues of concern and ideas to the Department Chief for discussion and appropriate resolution and/or planning. -Professional Development:1. - - -Attends both internal and external educational conferences and seminars that enhance current medical knowledge and skill development2. - - -Participates in professional activities, such as active membership in professional organization.3. - - -Maintain current board certification as defined by certifying organization and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. -Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:--- - - -Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress.--- - - -Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.--- - - -Knowledge of relevant drugs, and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.--- - - -Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.--- - - -Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.--- - - -Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.--- - - -Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.--- - - -Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.--- - - -Effective verbal and written communication skills. -Education: Medical Doctor Degree; residency programLicense/Certificates: -State licensure, Board Certification or board eligible in area of expertise. -Federal DEA license. -ALS certification. - - - - - - - -Experience: Preferably at least 3 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty. -Center open Monday - Friday, daytime. Direct patient care scheduled 32 hours during weekResponsibilities if Required:Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements:Physician/Hospitalist - Board of Registration in Medicine (Massachusetts)

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