Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO)- Post Acute Care

Integrity Care Group • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

This safety-sensitive position provides medical care to patients in nursing home facilities and requires travel to various facilities. The Physician performs patient rounds, gathers histories, conducts examinations, and documents findings and treatment in the electronic medical record. The role includes organizing schedules and patient records, coordinating with nursing staff, issuing medical orders, and providing consultation, supervision, and chart review. The Provider serves as a point of contact for nurses regarding patients seen, including occasional after-hours calls or texts. Charts must be completed and closed within 24–48 hours. The role may also include special projects and other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Medical, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant degree from an accredited university.
• Appropriate coding credential: CCS for inpatient; CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or CPC-H for outpatient.
• Understanding of medical coding and billing.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations, including OSHA, HIPAA, and blood-borne pathogens regulations.
• Competence with common PC applications, including the Internet, email, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate new and current provider staff.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, which may include lifting, carrying, or pushing equipment or patients.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of post-graduation experience in a hospital or primary care setting.
• RHIA or RHIT certification.

Responsibilities

• Travel to nursing homes and perform patient rounds, including obtaining histories, conducting examinations, and documenting findings in the electronic medical record.
• Organize rounding schedules, notes, laboratory results, and imaging reports in the EHR for patients seen within the practice.
• Communicate with the Director of Nursing or floor nurses before and after rounds to learn their concerns and relay new orders.
• Write new orders during rounds so they can be activated.
• Serve as the first point of contact for nurses with questions about patients seen, including occasional after-hours calls or texts.
• Document findings, treatment courses, and follow-up notes in patient charts, and close charts within 24–48 hours.
• Provide medical orders, medical direction, medical care, consultation, supervision of healthcare staff, and chart review.
• Be available by direct telecommunication for consultation, assistance with medical emergencies, or patient referral.
• Manage special projects and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed