Internal Medicine Physician

David Raines Community Health Center • Shreveport, LA

11h

About The Position

David Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team! The Internal Medicine Physician works under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, and in close coordination with the Chief Executive Officer and other clinical personnel. The Internal Medicine Physician provides direct medical care to all patients, which includes an examination, diagnosis, and treatment; also provides referrals to specialists or hospitals when indicated.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Must be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Louisiana.
• Completion of one (1) year internship at accredited medical training program.
• DEA and CDS license (required)
• BLS or ACLS certification (required)
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 2/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel 1/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms under 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl under 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct medical care to clinic patients, including examination, diagnosis and treatment according to established policy and protocol.
• Provides in-patient care via local hospital.
• Accepts emergency calls as scheduled or as necessary.
• Meets with other members of the staff and participates in the planning and implementation of health service improvements.
• Frequent contact is maintained with the Medical Director to whom he/she is responsible.
• Performance is evaluated in terms of patient care quality, by conference, and by observation.
• Serves on the health services program committee to review program activities.
• Reviews labs and recalls cases with abnormal labs.
• Calls patients at home to follow up on cases.
• Takes after hour calls once or twice per month.
• Provides after hours emergency and hospital care on a rotating basis with other staff Physicians.
• Provides comprehensive patient care with appropriate EHR documentation to all patients in compliance with Joint Commission and Patient Centered Medical Home standards of care, along with other duties.

Benefits

• We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options and continuing education days to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees