Critical Care Intensivist

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The St. Luke's Critical Care / Intensivist Physician provides Critical Care services in the hospital setting. Physician provides comprehensive medical services for patients on a continuing basis. Physician will provider high quality, cost effective medical care. This individual will also participate in quality, patient satisfaction, and performance improvement initiatives

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of medicine and completion of residency and/or fellowship in area of specialty.
Board eligible, must be certified within one year of hire, or board certified in occupational medicine, family practice, emergency medicine, or internal medicine.
Current or recent experience in area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Performs history and physical examination of all patients seen.
Provide cost-effective, high-quality care based on best practice evidenced based medicine.
Make best efforts to adhere to standardized orders and practice guidelines that have been approved by the medical staff.
Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range or treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
Provide regular, timely, and appropriate communication with referring physicians, patients and their families.
Participates in education of patients and their families.
Evaluates and implements patient health care needs.
Performs routine exams and obtains patient histories.
Manages patient treatment program based on assessment of needs.
Initiates treatment via prescriptions, diagnostic tests, exams and procedures.
Reviews lab results and plans actions according to results.
Performs routine health maintenance activities for new and established patients.
Coordinates patient care and makes referrals to physicians, nurses, psychologists, nutritionists, et cetera, as needed.
Collaborates and communicates with other professionals, nurses, physicians, and outside agencies regarding patient care.
Coordinates patient care and family counseling with public and mental health agencies as appropriate.
Teaches wellness habits and educates patients on prevention of potential health problems or method of dealing with present problems.
Provides information and materials relating to patient health care needs.
Maintains knowledge of current medical practices and skills.
Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.