Physician II-Per Diem

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Holyoke, MA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Massachusetts Veterans Home (MVH) at Holyoke is actively seeking a per-diem Physician (Physician II) to join their team! In this role as a per diem Physician, you will provide general medical care to the veteran residents of MVH at Holyoke who are housed in our Long-Term Care Facility. This position works under the general supervision of the Medical Director, who assigns works, reviews performance and reports compliance with professional standards. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive): Provides responsible medical care in accordance with regulatory standards and guidelines. Provides appropriate history, examination, diagnostic formulation, and treatment, which may entail reviewing records, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, as well as judiciously prescribing medication. Provides comprehensive, responsible and timely medical care to all residents, documenting in a complete and accurate fashion in the resident record, evaluates residents' conditions, determines course of treatment, and advises on changes as indicated. Updates and counsels residents, health care proxies, and other relevant parties regarding medical course as appropriate; responds to questions or concerns as needed. Maintains professional clinical skills, knowledge, and standards through clinical practice. Supervises nurse practitioners by providing guidance and reviewing performance in compliance with professional standards. Supports educational needs of interdisciplinary team and other staff, including sharing medical knowledge and expertise as appropriate. Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team in effective and cooperative working relationships. Consults and communicates with specialty care and other clinical services as indicated. Provides daytime coverage for other clinicians as needed to provide comprehensive clinical care in their absence. Provides overnight and weekend coverage in accordance with the call schedule. Participates in process improvement activities relating to infection control, behavioral management and pharmacy/therapeutics to ensure compliance with current standards. Participates in pertinent continuing education programs and reviews pertinent medical literature to keep current with resident care practices and to maintain competencies. Completes and submits billing for encounters in an accurate and timely manner. Order pharmaceuticals, equipment and medical supplies. About the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke: The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke is a state-funded, fully accredited health care facility that offers veterans quality health care, including full-time residential accommodations, and provides educational and social services for veterans in the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke is staffed by approximately 350+ administrators, clinicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, skilled trade, dietary staff, housekeeping staff, contractors, consultants and general administrative personnel. The tradition of service to the veterans of Massachusetts is surpassed only by a continued commitment to excellence in care for those who are in need now and in the future. Our mission is to provide "Care with Dignity, Honor, and Respect" to our veterans. Pre-Offer Process: For BU and MI-MIV A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http"://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS\: Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience as a registered physician.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice in Massachusetts with the Board of Registration in Medicine.
• Appropriate Massachusetts and DEA controlled substance registrations.
• Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience as a registered physician.
• Current and valid registration as a physician under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine.
• Maintains an active, full physician's license with the Commonwealth Board of Registration in Medicine.
• Appropriate Massachusetts and DEA controlled substance registrations.
• As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment.

Nice To Haves

• At least three (3) years of experience in a long-term care environment
• Proficient understanding of the principles and practices of geriatric nursing, dementia, hospice and modern long-term care.
• Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discrettion in handling confidential information.
• Demonstrated success in the development and implementation of quality care, health and safety approach.

Responsibilities

• Provides responsible medical care in accordance with regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Provides appropriate history, examination, diagnostic formulation, and treatment, which may entail reviewing records, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, as well as judiciously prescribing medication.
• Provides comprehensive, responsible and timely medical care to all residents, documenting in a complete and accurate fashion in the resident record, evaluates residents' conditions, determines course of treatment, and advises on changes as indicated.
• Updates and counsels residents, health care proxies, and other relevant parties regarding medical course as appropriate; responds to questions or concerns as needed.
• Maintains professional clinical skills, knowledge, and standards through clinical practice.
• Supervises nurse practitioners by providing guidance and reviewing performance in compliance with professional standards.
• Supports educational needs of interdisciplinary team and other staff, including sharing medical knowledge and expertise as appropriate.
• Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team in effective and cooperative working relationships.
• Consults and communicates with specialty care and other clinical services as indicated.
• Provides daytime coverage for other clinicians as needed to provide comprehensive clinical care in their absence.
• Provides overnight and weekend coverage in accordance with the call schedule.
• Participates in process improvement activities relating to infection control, behavioral management and pharmacy/therapeutics to ensure compliance with current standards.
• Participates in pertinent continuing education programs and reviews pertinent medical literature to keep current with resident care practices and to maintain competencies.
• Completes and submits billing for encounters in an accurate and timely manner.
• Order pharmaceuticals, equipment and medical supplies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees