Associate Medical Director, JMG, Urgent Care Centers, Part-time with Benefits, 8 shifts monthly

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Jackson UHealth Urgent Care Centers provide care to all ages without the need for an appointment. Our centers are staffed with board-certified physicians who are experienced in diagnosing and treating a variety of everyday illnesses and minor injuries. We also offer on-site testing and X-rays. This part-time position involves working 8 shifts per month, with hours from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and includes benefits. The role may involve covering shifts at multiple Urgent Care sites within Miami-Dade County based on preference and need.

Requirements

MD or DO from accredited program.
Florida Clear/Active Medical License
DEA Licensure
Board Certified or Eligible - FM
Active BLS / ACLS through American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Residency Trained Family Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform medical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment to patients requiring the medical services of an Urgent Care Physician.
Obtain health history and perform physical examinations.
Order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to collect information on patient's condition, as needed.
Diagnose and direct counseling for each patient on a plan for treatment.
Perform minor office-based procedures to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body part and systems.
Prescribe pharmaceutical, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions, in compliance with Florida Statute and professional practice guidelines.
Refer patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
Direct and coordinate the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
Communicate with patients and family, when necessary, in the decision-making process about treatment.
Maintain current standards of acceptable Medical practice.
Perform all credentialed medical procedures according to professional standards.
Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs as directed by the TRUST.
Participate in educational programs specific to patient care.
Complete medical records in accord with TRUST Policies and Procedures, which includes documenting the appropriate level of care.
Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
Assist Medical Director in providing clinical leadership for the Uhealth Jackson Urgent Care Centers.
Assist Medical Director in developing best practice guidelines and protocols for the Uhealth Jackson Urgent Care Centers.
Mentor and develop the clinical staff.
Assist, implement and achieve the medical goals and objectives for the clinic/center of responsibility.
Ensure that all medical services meet or exceed standards required by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Hospitals and State of Florida Licensure requirements.
Direct activities in the area(s) assigned.
Monitor and evaluate present and future needs for medical/diagnostic services in the clinic/center of responsibility.
Promote communication via scheduled meetings with administrative staff and medical care providers.