Physician Family Practice Primary Care

Purpose of Your Job Description

The primary purpose of the MD, Family Practice is to diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients, take medical histories, prescribe medications, and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. Also, to counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare.

Delegation of Authority

You report to the Director of Physician Practices and are delegated the administrative and clinical authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assess and treat a range of conditions that occur in everyday life.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients’ condition.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Advice patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
• Cookordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
• Supervise patient care personnel.
• Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
• Train residents, medical students, and other health care professionals.
• Prepare government or organizational reports which include birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
• Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Family Practice
• At least 5 years experience
• Responsible for Adult/Pedi outpatient and Pedi inpatient call.
• Long term care coverage for own patients and rotated for unassigned.
• Willingness to work in a Critical Access environment.

Education Requirements

BC/BE in Family Practice

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

• Work at a stunning facility, in an amazing community, with great pay and benefits.
• Mart Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is pleased to offer an extensive Health/Dental/Vision benefit package including a 403B, 457A, free Life and LTD insurances, and 2 weeks CME $6,000/year.
• Housing assistance can be available for a candidate who is relocating to the island to take the position.

Additional Job Description

Remote Type Onsite Work Location One Hospital Road Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

Mart Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework