Internal Medicine Physician -- Internal Medicine -- Memorial-MSOB

CAMC Health System•Charleston, WV

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Under indirect supervision, the Internal Medicine Physician provides and manages direct health care for a specified patient population. The role includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients; prescribing medications and treatment regimens; and coordinating referrals and patient care. The physician may train and supervise medical students and residents, manage a medical program or patient care unit, and coordinate the activities of nursing and support staff. The role also supports quality improvement, safety, infection control, and health promotion activities, and includes other related duties as assigned. The position requires a Medical Degree and a physician with 3 to 5 years of directly related experience, which may include residency in a directly related specialty. The candidate must hold Federal DEA Certification and a medical specialty license or certification, and be board certified or board eligible in the specified specialty. Employment conditions include a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check, CPR certification, and possibly a pre-employment background investigation. The role involves exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises. It requires moderate physical activity, including handling objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four hours per day. The work environment may involve potentially dangerous materials and situations, require extensive safety precautions and protective equipment, and includes contact with blood or blood-borne pathogens and OSHA training. The employee must demonstrate competency in developmentally appropriate patient assessment, treatment, and care, as well as complete initial orientation and ongoing competency validation. This is a full-time regular position, with a varied work schedule. The listed work location is Memorial-MSOB in Charleston, West Virginia.

Requirements

Medical Degree (Doctorate Degree in Medicine).
3 to 5 years of directly related experience, which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
Federal DEA Certification.
Medical Specialty License or Certification.
Board certified or Board Eligible in the specified area of medical specialty.
CPR certified.
Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids, and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in the area of medical expertise.
Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in the area of expertise.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in the area of expertise.
Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; knowledge of growth and development; and understanding of the range of treatment needed by patients.
Successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
May be required to undergo a pre-employment background investigation.

Responsibilities

Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.
Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
Refer patients to specialists and relevant patient care components as appropriate.
Train and supervise medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
Direct and coordinate the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
Follow departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, including continuous quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Participate in specified health promotion, education, and/or prevention programs as appropriate to the position.
Maintain and document applicable required education; demonstrate positive customer service and coworker relations; comply with attendance, scheduling, pay-practice, and organizational policies; participate in continuous quality improvement; and perform work cost-effectively in alignment with the organization's mission and strategic plan.
Demonstrate the patient-group knowledge and competency required to independently perform assigned tasks and duties.
Perform related duties as assigned.