Physician - Community Hospitals

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Grenada, MS

About The Position

24-hour responsibility for providing health care. Assists in coordinating, scheduling, and administration of health care on one or more designated clinics, infirmary, and/or hospital.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Medicine and licensed to practice medicine in the State of Mississippi or eligible to be licensed to practice medicine in the state of Mississippi.
Holder of medical license, or eligibility to be licensed, to practice medicine in the State of Mississippi
Subject to irregular hours and weekends as needed.
Requires interactions with patients, families, and fellow employees on a daily and constant basis.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases, infection, and radiation.

Responsibilities

Supervises and directs subordinates, such as licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, nurse assistants, lab and radiology personnel, and other medical staff in the care and treatment of patients.
Requests necessary laboratory tests for the purposes of appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Requests necessary radiographic studies for the purpose of appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Available for rotational call schedule to address after-hour emergencies.
Adherence to all pertinent policies and procedures of U.M.M.C and performs any tasks necessary to maintain high standards of a clinical operation and patient care.
Organizes and conducts general or specialized diagnostic and/or treatment clinics.
Renders consultative services in health matters to other staff members, public officials, voluntary health agencies, committees, organizations, and professional groups.
Plans and conducts various control and treatment programs, which may include specialized areas such as epidemiologic investigations.
Organizes, conducts, and supervises chronic care clinics and treatment programs.
Encourages and emphasizes health education.
Prepares and keeps necessary records and reports as may be indicated.
Promotes and assists in training programs for health personnel.
Performs administrative and staff supervisory duties as required.
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.