The physician is responsible for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of health problems presented by patients. The role includes assessing and monitoring patients’ medical needs, providing appropriate and cost-effective medical services, and ensuring coverage of the caseload. The physician documents care in accordance with hospital, payer, and regulatory standards and communicates with patients, families, referring physicians, specialists, nursing staff, and other hospital departments about care plans and treatment. The physician participates in on-call and weekend coverage as required, as well as department quality initiatives, value-based reimbursement programs, quality assurance, peer review, and process improvement activities. The role also supports clinical trials and research projects in accordance with Research Institute policies, and provides oversight, teaching, and mentorship to fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, students, and others providing patient care.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree