Physician

**SUMMARY** Provides direct patient care including the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases and injuries. As a recognized patient-centered medical home (PCMH), every employee is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of quality, comprehensive patient-centered care as a member of the patients care team. By performing the job expectations described below you will be an active member of the care team, thereby patients are assured access to team-based, coordinated, comprehensive, quality care. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (** **include, but are not limited to, the following)** - Elicits and records information about patient's medical history utilizing the established electronic medical record software system - Orders, oversees and interprets various tests, analyses and diagnostic images - Makes diagnosis and prescribes care, treatment, and medications for patient condition - Performs specific minor outpatient surgeries and procedures - Documents patient charts in a timely and appropriate manner - Adheres to all established quality protocols - Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioner for specialized treatment - Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, lifestyle modification and methods for prevention of disease - Hospitalizes and treats patients in local hospitals, if required - Supervises clinical components at site - Assists with medical in-service training for staff - Provides back-up coverage for other MedLink sites - Serves on appropriate organization committees and teams - Participates in community health promotion projects - Pursues activities of community involvement to increase awareness of and insure the positive image of MedLink Georgia and the medical center to which (s)he is assigned - Attends local medical conferences and meetings - Participates in the corporation's Quality Assurance Program and adheres to all established quality protocols - Other duties as assigned **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES** Provides consultation, collaboration/supervision and direction to supportive clinical personnel. **QUALIFICATIONS** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: - Thorough knowledge of the techniques and skills used in examination, diagnosis and treatment of physically ill patients - Extensive knowledge of recent developments in the field of medicine - Ability to perform physical tasks required in the examination and treatment of patients - Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with patients, other professional employees and the general public - Demonstrated interest in preventive medicine and health education **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE** Physicians: Graduation from an approved school of medicine and internship **AND** completion of an approved residency program and eligible for board certification. Physician Assistant: Graduate of approved Physician Assistant program **AND** completion of preceptorship in primary care Nurse Practitioner: Graduate of approved Nurse Practitioner program **AND** completion of preceptorship in primary care