Physician

Location: Cleveland, GA | Job Type: Full-time

About Us

MedLink GA is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across Georgia. We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Physician to join our team and support healthcare professionals in providing top-notch medical services to our community.

About the Role

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 patient's care team.

Responsibilities

• 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 practitioners 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

• 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.