Physician (MD/DO) - Nursing Home- Full Time

Xpress Wellness Urgent Care • Oklahoma City, OK

just now • Onsite

About The Position

Xpress Wellness is seeking a skilled and compassionate Physician to join their dedicated team to provide high-quality care to elderly and medically complex residents in a long-term care facility. The Physician will collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care, manage chronic conditions, and ensure the overall well-being of residents. The company encourages applications from individuals passionate about healthcare and helping others.

Requirements

• Current Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine license
• Board certification MD or DO credentials
• State and federal licensure requirements including DEA
• BLS certification
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, bloodborne pathogens and others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced and high-stress environment
• Knowledge and experience with electronic medical record systems
• Understanding of medical coding and billing
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and staff
• Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Provide medical orders, medical direction, medical care services, consultation, and supervision of the healthcare staff and chart review.
• Be available through direct telecommunication for consultation, assistance with medical emergencies, or patient referral.
• Perform rounds in the facility, including obtaining a history from the patient and supplemental sources, performing an exam, and documenting findings within an electronic medical record.
• Organize a rounding schedule, notes, labs, and imaging reports in the EHR for patients seen within the practice.
• Communicate with the Director of Nursing or floor nurses before and after rounds to obtain their concerns and to relay any new orders to them.
• Write new orders at the time of rounds for activation.
• Be the first point of contact for the nurses if questions arise on patients seen, which will require occasional after-hours calls and/or texts.
• Notate findings and treatment course in patient chart, including follow-up notes.
• Manage special projects and duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees