Physician Acute Care | Trauma

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Acute Care role focuses on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating Altru patients with injuries or illnesses. The physician counsels patients on preventive healthcare measures and exercises independent professional judgment consistent with Altru’s policies and standards. The position supports annual Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals and department objectives, and maintains accurate, timely documentation to support quality patient care and appropriate reimbursement. Other duties may be assigned. The position is based at Altru Hospital, 1200 South Columbia Road, Grand Forks, ND 58201. It requires English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking for communication with patients, families, and team members. The position may be eligible for visa sponsorship; candidates who require sponsorship are welcome to apply. The driving requirement is infrequent.

Requirements

Doctorate in the specified field of medical practice from an accredited school.
Must be admissible to sit for either the Canadian or American Board, or be certified by the Canadian Board and be a member of the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Surgeons, or hold American Board certification or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) board certification.
Board certification in the area of specialty must be obtained within six years of employment.
Must obtain medical staff appointments at Altru and associated facilities necessary for the duties before starting employment.
Must be insurable under the Health System’s professional liability carrier before starting employment.
Must be legally licensed to practice medicine by the North Dakota Board of Medicine and/or Minnesota Board of Medicine, depending on assigned practice location.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, and reaching; occasional sitting, stooping/bending, and twisting; rare squatting/crouching/kneeling; and continuous handling/fingering/feeling, seeing, and hearing. Lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling demands are under 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat Altru patients presenting with injuries or illnesses.
Counsel patients and advise them on preventive healthcare measures.
Exercise professional judgment in diagnosing and treating patients in accordance with Altru policies and standards.
Achieve annual Altru Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals.
Participate in activities and support department goals established annually.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation to support quality patient care and appropriate reimbursement.
Perform other duties as assigned.