Physician | Anesthesiology

Avera•Aberdeen, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients in anesthesiology. The physician assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients according to medical staff-approved protocols and acceptable standards of practice; performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; interprets diagnostic information; and develops appropriate plans of care. The role also includes patient and family health education, quality and safety practices, care-team collaboration, referrals, and accurate patient-record maintenance. The physician is expected to support Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles; maintain confidentiality; work effectively with team members; and comply with applicable safety laws, regulations, and standards. The position requires the ability to work the specified hours, adequate visual acuity for job duties, and effective communication and hearing abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made unless they cause undue hardship to the employer.

Requirements

Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy.
Licensed and qualified to practice medicine in the state where services are provided.
Board certified or board eligible.
State and federal DEA license based on the state of practice.
Ability to work the hours specified.
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
Ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Ability to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat patients according to medical staff-approved protocols and acceptable standards of practice.
Provide medical services and health education to patients and family members.
Support individuals and groups in taking responsibility for their health care using appropriate health-education methods.
Perform necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Interpret diagnostic information and formulate appropriate plans of care.
Provide quality patient care and demonstrate appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices.
Recognize and respond appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
Instruct patients about the care environment and safety standards.
Understand, apply, and support practice policies, procedures, goals, and standards.
Meet with the care team and other personnel for consultation, collaboration, and promotion of quality patient care.
Ensure appropriate referrals are made for patients.
Maintain patient records and accurate information.
Maintain confidentiality and coordinate workflow effectively with team members.
Comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards, including those associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA.