Infectious Disease Physician

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to the philosophy and values of the organization to ensure that the highest quality of medical care is delivered at all times.
• Accurately assesses health status of patients coming to or telephoning the practice for assistance and/or information.
• Responsible for medical supervision and direction of all care rendered, and for development of treatment protocols, as and if necessary, for all patients seen in the practice.
• Assists in the meeting of all accreditation and legal requirements and regulations of the hospital (JCAHO, City, State & Federal).
• Works closely & collaboratively with the Physician Practice Management Director as well as other management and clinical staff to assure smooth and successful operation of the practice.
• Maintains a good working relationship with consulting, referring and attending physicians and with other health professionals.
• Is an active participant in committee activities required of hospital Medical Staff members.
• Responsible for adhering to the Standards of Medical Practice and/or developing, or assisting in the development of, quality assurance indicators for the practice.
• Maintains a good working relationship with consulting, referring and attending physicians and with other health professionals.
• Periodically assists in evaluating the competency and adequacy of all support staff members working within the office practice.
• Maintains complete and accurate record-keeping of all patient care related activities.
• Displays good problem-solving skills and takes responsibility for improving technical skills, critical thinking and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Displays competency and accuracy in all work tasks, including those directly and indirectly related to patient care.
• Displays a complete understanding of patient confidentiality policy, releasing confidential information only after receiving proper written authorization.
• Willingly accepts the mission and values of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and integrates those values when dealing with patients, family, visitors, physicians, supervisors and fellow office personnel.
• Participates in assigned committees, implements planned changes in projects & activities, and reports to Physician or Office Manager any suggestion for positive changes within the office which might improve the quality and/or quantity of work performed.
• Greets patients, family members and visitors to the office in a friendly, courteous manner and professional manner, responding with empathy and positive feedback.
• Exhibits courteous and professional in person and telephone etiquette at all times.
• Clearly explains to the patient, and, if necessary, their family members, the therapy and/or treatments planned for them.
• Assists in maintaining the office confines as a comfortable, orderly, safe, clean and private patient care environment.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport and spirit/level of cooperation with other office staff members; participates in orientation of new personnel to the office, as required.
• Uses interpersonal or communication skills with individuals to achieve desired or acceptable patient outcomes/responses and/or a perception of satisfaction.
• Maintains forthright and honest behavior at all times.

Qualifications

• MD
• Current unrestricted Louisiana Medical License
• BLS Certification