Family Practice OR Internal Medicine Physician Altoona PA

HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT COUNSELORS•Altoona, PA

6d•$6,000

About The Position

We are looking for a BCBE Family Practice or Internal Medicine Physician to join our medical team part time in the Altoona/Huntingdon area, covering multiple facilities in the region. Our physicians work in facilities providing consultation and care for patients, with a focus on Geriatric, and potentially Addiction and Detox (we will provide training). The incoming physician will be working alongside NP’s/PA’s who are providing full time daily coverage of the patients and facilities. We collaborate closely with our patients, their families, rehab staff, physicians, and hospital systems. Our commitment is to provide excellent care by showing our dedication to our patients, their families, and our client facilities. Our practice philosophy is to have a strong presence in our facilities, to serve the needs of our patients, and collaborate with all those involved in the continuum of care. This role is a part time role, several hours (2-3 hrs) per day, 3 days per week.

Requirements

Board Certified or Board Eligible Family Practice or Internal Medicine Physician (GP and/or ER will also be considered)
Active/Current Medical license in PA

Responsibilities

Perform consultation and follow-up care for residents
Round on patients, track patient progress, and improve quality of life.
Engage with clinical staff on a regular basis and maintain a professional, collegial relationship with other facility physicians, caregivers, administrators, and directors.
Engage with patients and families during care and communicate clearly to promote understanding of treatment options and procedures. Set expectations with facility, patients, and families.
Attend facility team meetings as needed
Documentation: Follows protocol and guidelines for documentation, billing, and coding.
Regularly meet with facility leadership to understand their needs and build relationships. Report back to Director facility happenings and updates
Actively collaborates with other treating physicians, providers and treating groups