Medical Doctor, Urgent Care Physician, Jackson UCCs, Per Diem, Variable Days

Jackson Health • Miami, FL

5d

About The Position

Visit your nearby UHealth Jackson Urgent Care center, where we provide care to all ages, without the wait and without an appointment. There's always a board-certified doctor at each of our urgent care centers, so you can be sure you're getting expert care. We're experienced in diagnosing and treating a variety of everyday illnesses—including fever, sore throat, respiratory infections, and the flu—and minor injuries, such as sprains and broken bones. If you need any tests or X-rays, we can take care of them on site during your visit.
Summary
Medical Doctor is responsible for administration of all medical and professional services provided by the medical program. The incumbent maintains effective lines of communication with the medical, nursing, social work and management staffs and coordinates the development, implementation and the evaluation of standard of patient care.

Requirements

• Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.
• Doctorate degree in Medicine is required.
• Valid Florida Medical License and DEA along with Family Medicine Board Certification are required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Other specialty certifications related to specialty are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment to System patients.
• Provides direct patient care on a daily basis and provides all necessary medical record documentation including Medicare/Medicaid and third party payers requirements.
• Performs CPT and ICD9/ICD 10 coding for each patient encounter.
• Works as scheduled and may rotate through System.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Attendance at Medical Staff meetings and participation with/on JMH committees/sub-committees.
• Participates in utilization review, quality assessment and improvement programs to improve patient care.
• Provides medical consultative services to other medical personnel, specifically related to overall patient management.
• Maintains current standards of acceptable medical practice.
• Participates in educational programs specific to patient care.
• Involves patients (and family, when necessary) in the decision making process about treatment.
• Meets productivity standards.
• Collaborates with Radiology, Pathology, Surgery, Medical Oncology, and Nursing in the clinical management of patients.
• Performs all credentialed medical procedures according to standards, including time-out protocols.
• Respects the rights, privacy and property of others at all times including the confidentiality of information, according to Administrative policies and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Complies with all applicable JHS policies and procedures, laws and regulations, and accreditation requirements (including HIPPAA and clinical trials protocol).
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees