Physician - Pain Management and Interventional Spine - Prescott Valley

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company • Prescott Valley, AZ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Under indirect supervision, provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice or for a specified patient population. This role involves providing and managing direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment. The physician will prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens, and refer patients to specialists as appropriate. Additionally, the role includes training and supervising medical fellows and residents, and potentially managing daily operations of a specific medical program or patient care unit. The physician will direct and coordinate patient care activities of nursing and support staff, and participate in health promotion, education, and prevention programs. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Medical doctor
• At least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
• State and Federal DEA Certification
• Medical Specialty License or Certification
• Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
• 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.
• Trains and supervises medical fellows and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
• May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• 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.
• As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior