Physician | Internal Medicine

Avera•Aberdeen, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within internal medicine. The physician assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients according to medical staff-approved protocols and accepted standards of practice; provides medical services and health education to patients and families; performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; interprets diagnostic information; and formulates appropriate plans of care. The role includes delivering quality care while following health, safety, and aseptic practices; recognizing environmental safety factors; and instructing patients about their care environment and safety standards. The physician supports practice policies, procedures, goals, and standards; collaborates with the care team and other personnel; makes appropriate referrals; and maintains accurate patient records. The position is primarily days, with night, weekend, and holiday on-call involvement.

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 specified hours.
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
Ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat patients according to medical staff-approved protocols and accepted standards of practice.
Provide medical services and health education to patients and family members, encouraging individuals to take responsibility for their health care.
Perform necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Interpret information gathered during the diagnostic process and formulate appropriate plans of care.
Provide quality patient care and demonstrate appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices.
Recognize environmental safety factors related to patient care and instruct patients about the care environment and safety standards.
Apply and support practice policies, procedures, goals, and standards.
Meet with the care team and other personnel for consultation and collaboration to promote quality patient care.
Ensure appropriate referrals are made for patients.
Maintain patient records and accurate information.
Maintain confidentiality and work effectively with team members to coordinate workflow.
Comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards, including CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA requirements.