Physician - MD/DO - Family Medicine
SSM Health · Portage Des Sioux, MO · 7 mo ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
Why Join Us
- Flexible Work Schedule: Optional 4-day work week
- Limited Call: 1:5 with RN Triage
- Experienced Team: Tenured staff
- Growing Community: Rapidly expanding patient base
- On-Site Services: Lab and imaging facilities, specialty rotations (OB/Pulmonary), podiatry
- Well-Equipped Practice: 4 providers, each with 3 exam rooms, designated MA
Your Role
- Comprehensive Care: Provide outpatient primary care services to patients of all ages, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
- Preventive Health: Perform routine physical examinations, diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, and provide preventive care services.
- Diagnostic Expertise: Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and coordinate referrals to specialists when needed.
- Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Collaborative Care: Work with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and medical assistants to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs to enhance the delivery of care.
- Continuous Learning: Stay current with advancements in medical knowledge and evidence-based practices through continuing medical education and professional development activities.