Physician

About the role

Directly provides high quality, individualized, complete and timely medical care to patients. Performs accurate and thorough patient assessment and diagnosis through appropriate medical interventions. Orders diagnostic tests and procedures as appropriate including laboratory, radiology and other studies. Provides direct medical care and treatment as indicated based on patient history, physical examination, and presenting problem(s). Fosters patient and family centered care and works in respectful, supportive and collaborative ways with patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Maintains high quality medical skills through ongoing continuing education activities including attendance at meetings, seminars and conferences, reading of medical literature and consultation with medical providers.
• Documents patient care in accordance with state statutes, JCAHO standards and prudent risk management practices.
• Refers patients for specialty care and hospitalization as clinically indicated.
• Maintains effective communication and positive relationships with referral physicians and other members of the medical staff of the Memorial Healthcare System.
• Develops and maintains effective communication and positive relationships with patients, coworkers and professional colleagues.
• Projects a positive and professional image to others in carrying out responsibilities.
• Responsible for Business Development for practice.
• Provides high quality patient care for both inpatients and Outpatients.

Requirements

• Medical Doctor (Required)
• Fingerprint Screen (FINGERPRNT) - Florida Department of Childrens & Family (DCF), Medical Doctor License (ME LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), Osteopathic Physician License (OS LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited School of Medicine or College of Osteopathic Medicine.
• State licensure as a M.D. or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Board eligible.

Skills

• Continuing education activities.
• Documentation of patient care.
• Referral of patients for specialty care and hospitalization.
• Communication and relationship building with healthcare professionals and patients.
• Business development.
• Providing high quality patient care.

Benefits

Additional benefits may be available based on employment location and eligibility criteria.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Please contact your Memorial Healthcare System recruiter for more details.

Schedule

Shifts may vary based on department needs and patient load.