Physician - Urgent Care - PRN

NOMS Healthcare • Sandusky, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing medical care in an urgent care setting, focusing on pulmonary and critical care. The physician will perform patient assessments, diagnose and treat a range of respiratory conditions, and collaborate with other medical professionals. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, prescribing therapies, performing diagnostic procedures, and advising patients on long-term management of chronic illnesses. The role also requires timely completion of all documentation and paperwork.

Requirements

• Excellent organization and follow-through skills, attention to detail and the ability to work within time constraints.
• Strong decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with the computer.
• Ability to self-direct.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be flexible and handle changing priorities.
• Positive, people-centric leadership style, be able to grasp complex problems quickly and provide reasonable direction and counsel.
• Doctoral degree with directly related experience in Pulmonary and Critical Care.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary and Critical Care.
• DEA Certificate.
• Ohio Licensure or the ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform an appropriate medical history, initial assessment, and examination of the patient.
• Assess patient’s pulmonary and respiratory condition and develop a treatment plan.
• Diagnose and treat disorders and diseases such as respiratory failure, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, asthma, etc.
• Collaborate with other physicians to ensure the respiratory health of a patient.
• Provide general pulmonology critical care treatment to stabilize a patient’s suffering from pulmonary conditions that affect their ability to breathe.
• Order and prescribe treatment by physical medicine and therapy.
• Perform typical pulmonary and critical care procedures such as chest and sinus x-rays, bronchoscopy, EKG, spirometry, peak flows (MIP, MEP, PEF), walking and nocturnal oximetry, sleep studies, etc.
• Advise patients about long-term treatment and management for chronic illnesses.
• Complete all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree