PRN Physician - Remote

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

5d•Remote

About The Position

Provides physician services, including assessing and managing patients in a clinic and other settings such as hospitals, assisted living facilities, and ambulatory surgery centers, according to specialty, licensing, training, and credentialing. Works with the medical director, administrative management, office manager, and nursing staff to coordinate patient care across the health care system. Exercises independent clinical judgment within training, experience, and UVA Health System credentials and privileges. The physician performs and documents histories and physical assessments; evaluates patients; formulates diagnoses and identifies health risks; orders and interprets diagnostic studies; performs authorized procedures or surgeries; and orders medications, treatments, and therapies under Virginia prescribing regulations. The role includes referrals and consultations, patient and family education and support, participation in on-call duties, and care in institutional settings when appropriate. The physician follows UVA Health System and UVA UPG policies, quality standards, applicable payer requirements, and legal reporting requirements. Additional responsibilities include contributing to process improvement, peer review, committees, and the education of health professionals; preparing and attending to professional reports and correspondence; accurately assigning CPT and ICD diagnosis codes; supporting billing and payor-policy implementation; maintaining professional knowledge through continuing education; and serving as a clinical resource. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical school with an MD or DO degree.
Completion of an accredited residency in the chosen specialty.
Current board certification in the specialty; newly graduated residents must obtain certification within two years of graduation, and certification must be kept current.
Unrestricted license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Current DEA certificate without restriction.
Experience using a personal computer and computerized scheduling.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods; frequently bend or stoop; reach overhead and perform extensive or repetitive reaching; and perform repetitive computer keyboard motion.
Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 50–100 pounds.
May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood or body fluids, and infectious disease.

Responsibilities

Assess and manage patients in clinics and other settings, including hospitals, assisted living facilities, and ambulatory surgery centers, as appropriate to specialty and credentials.
Coordinate patient management with the medical director, administrative management, office manager, and nursing staff.
Perform and legibly document comprehensive health histories and physical assessments, including episodic evaluations and emergency treatment when needed.
Formulate diagnoses; identify patient problems and health risk profiles; and document and communicate relevant information to the health care team.
Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic studies, such as x-rays and laboratory tests, in consultation with staff.
Perform procedures and surgeries within the physician’s scope of practice and UVA Health System credentials and privileges.
Order medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with Virginia prescribing regulations.
Request consultations and initiate referrals to physicians, specialists, and other health care providers when needed.
Evaluate patient responses to disease processes and therapeutic or diagnostic interventions.
Provide information and support to patients and families about disease processes and treatment plans, and facilitate communication with the health care team.
Participate in on-call responsibilities in practice or inpatient settings.
Educate patients and families about planned diagnostic procedures, medications, and treatments.
Manage patients in accordance with UVA Health System and UVA UPG policies and procedures.
Participate in institutional care settings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities, when appropriate.
Examine systems and processes in populations and recommend, develop, implement, and evaluate improvement strategies.
Promote timely and compassionate communication between families and the health care team.
Report births, deaths, contagious disease outbreaks, and other information as required by legal or governmental authorities.
Meet quality standards set by the Medical Director and/or UVA Health System.
Serve on selected nursing, medical, or administrative committees as needed.
Participate in the clinical education of medical students, interns, residents, and graduate nurses as appropriate.
Participate in group peer review and other review activities.
Prepare and attend to reports, claims, and correspondence necessary or appropriate to professional services.
Promote the professional practice of the group and follow applicable UPG, UVA Health System, CMS, and contracted payer policies and procedures.
Accurately assign Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and ICD diagnosis codes.
Work with Administrative Management on policies regarding Advanced Beneficiary Notices (ABN) and other payer requirements to support timely claim payment.
Contribute to the education of health care professionals; develop and present educational programs; and participate in designing and developing teaching materials.
Maintain and enhance practice through continuing education, including conferences, rounds, reports, lectures, journal clubs, and regional or national professional conferences.
Serve as a clinical resource to nursing, medical, and allied health care practitioners.
Pursue professional growth through formal and informal activities.
Perform other assigned duties consistent with physician professional services.