Physician Internal Medicine

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the MD, Internal Medicine 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

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

Additional Job Details

• Long Term Care Coverage
• Free Life and LTD insurances
• 403B, 457A
• 2 weeks CME $6,000/year
• Housing assistance can be available for a candidate who is relocating to the island to take the position.

Work Location

One Hospital Road

Schedule

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

Mart Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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