Physician - Per Diem
About The Position
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 and are also responsible for selecting and utilizing appropriate diagnostics and/or therapeutic procedures for patients. Due to our growth and expansion, Memorial Hermann - GoHealth Urgent Care is seeking experienced Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners who have urgent care or emergency room experience, treating both adult and pediatric patients. Join our welcoming and diverse community of providers to work in our North Region Centers as a Per Diem Provider!
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
- Adult and pediatric practice experience strongly preferred
- 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.
- Ability to be attentive with strong listening skills
- Strong communication and customer service skills
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records
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)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
