Physician Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

16d

About The Position

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physicians are responsible for providing medical and procedural care for patients. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physicians will work in collaboration with other medical specialties to assess and manage patients following established standards and practices. This position will primarily work in clinic settings in Bend and Redmond and may include some outreach clinics. In addition, the physician may also perform procedures in Cascade SurgiCenter. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physicians work collaboratively with APPs in the care of patients as well as collaboratively with the inpatient rehab unit of the hospital. It is up to the physician to determine the appropriate site of care for each patient based on the patients medical presentation. Work schedule: Physician will have roughly 32 patient facing hours per week as a 1.0FTE which is prorated proportionate to their FTE. Work is predominately in a clinic setting with some procedures in an ambulatory surgery center. Call expectation: Physician could have some clinic call shared with other Physiatrists. Work location : Physicians primary clinic work location will be in Bend and may include some work in outreach clinics.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited medical school.
Successful completion of an accredited residency program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Successful completion of additional educational programs necessary to enable Physician to acquire and maintain privileges to perform the range of services contemplated. This includes board eligibility/certification in the specialty being practiced.
Oregon license as MD/DO
Board certified or eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to be board certified or qualified to sit for the boards in primary area of practice at the Hospital. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their residency or fellowship training are required to become board certified within seven years of residency or fellowship training.
Current ATLS certification required.
Valid drivers license and the ability to meet SCHS driving requirements.
Maintain unrestricted DEA number.
Maintain unrestricted ability to participate in Medicare / Medicaid, or other federal or state governmental health care programs.
Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS.
Strong team working and collaborative skills.
Ability to multi-task and work independently.
Attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills, written and oral communication and customer service skills, particularly in dealing with stressful personal interactions.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Electronic Medical Record systems.
Intermediate in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel).
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospital and outpatient practice environments providing care in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Responsibilities

Examines, diagnoses, and provides a broad scope of care and treatment with some procedural interventions.
Performs patient examinations, obtains and records pertinent medical history, subjective, and objective findings.
Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures.
Interprets and integrates data to determine diagnosis, and therapeutic plan.
Administers and prescribes medications in compliance with state law and practice guidelines.
Orders and performs appropriate medical and surgical procedures in accordance with State law and practice guidelines.
Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatments.
Educates patients regarding health, illness prevention, and healing.
Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information, documenting clearly and concisely.
Triages patient telephone calls, providing consultation as needed.
Communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, physicians, and administration.
Maintains quality of clinical practice by selecting appropriate avenues for professional growth.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
Document all patient care within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and complete all necessary tasks in compliance with health system policies and regulatory agencies to ensure timely and accurate billing.
Be familiar with the SCHS organization structure.
Participate in SCMG physicians meetings and assist in policy formation for SCMG and Physicians practice.
Keep medical knowledge and skills current through regular CME activity.
Must attest to having adequate (CME) to meet maintenance of board certification and compliance with MSO rules and continuing privileges without restriction.
Keep all licenses and appropriate certifications current and unrestricted.
Maintain active privileges at St. Charles Health System hospitals sufficient to permit performance of job duties.
Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
Delivers first-rate customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, and is timely, efficient and accurate, and courteous.
Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors.
Provide a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients/customers in a caring way. This includes introducing oneself and stating your purpose, asking the patient their preferred name, spending time with the patient to determine their care goals, active listening, and using skillful communications (appropriate touch, eye contact, etc.).
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the health systems corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violations of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all health systems investigations and proceedings.