Physician- Per Diem

GoHealth Urgent Care - UCSF Health•Houston, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Hermann - GoHealth Urgent Care is seeking experienced Physicians with urgent care or emergency room experience, treating both adult and pediatric patients, to join our South Region as a Per Diem Provider. Physicians independently perform a wide variety of clinical services including treatment of acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains and minor infections. They are also responsible for selecting and utilizing appropriate diagnostics and/or therapeutic procedures for patients.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical school required
2-5 years of post-residency clinical experience required
Minimum 18 months’ experience in applicable practice setting required
Board Certified or Board Eligible by an ABMS member board or AOA specialty board in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine
Active state medical licensure
Experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine setting
Applicable office procedures include but are not limited to suturing, splinting, etc.

Nice To Haves

Adult and pediatric practice experience strongly preferred
Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records
Ability to be attentive with strong listening skills
Strong communication and customer service skills

Responsibilities

Examining and treating patients
Taking patients’ medical histories
Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and X-rays
Making diagnoses and prescribing medications
Treating minor injuries that may require sutures, splints, or casting
Recording progress notes for follow-up patients
Educating and counseling patients
Ordering and/or carrying out therapy with patients
Giving vaccinations, and referring patients to additional care
Supervising GoHealth PA/NPs remotely when cases are presented to you for supervision
Act as a Collaborating Physician for up to four PA/NPs in the credentialing process, including signoff of the PA/NPs delineation of privileges (DOP)