Physician | Pulmonary

Avera•Aberdeen, SD

About The Position

The Pulmonary Physician provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice at Avera St Luke's Clinic. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients according to approved medical staff protocols and accepted standards of practice; providing medical services and health education to patients and families; performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; interpreting findings and developing plans of care; and maintaining accurate patient records. The physician provides quality care using appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices, responds appropriately to environmental safety factors, and instructs patients about care environments and safety standards. The role also includes collaborating and consulting with the care team and other personnel, making appropriate referrals, and supporting practice policies, procedures, goals, and standards. The position is primarily day shift with rotating weekends and holidays.

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.
Ability to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

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 their family members.
Encourage individuals and groups to take responsibility for their own health care using appropriate educational methods.
Perform necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Interpret diagnostic information and formulate appropriate plans of care.
Provide quality care while demonstrating 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.
Apply and support practice policies, procedures, goals, and standards.
Consult and collaborate regularly with the care team and other personnel to promote quality patient care.
Ensure appropriate referrals are made for patients.
Maintain patient records and accurate information.
Maintain confidentiality and coordinate effectively with team members.