Academic Faculty Physician - Family Medicine TAPM

Responsibilities

Work with the primary healthcare team to provide patients with primary medical care services within the standard of care for Internal Medicine patients; Order laboratory and radiology tests and refer patients to specialists when appropriate and called for; Analyze reports, test results, medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and propose treatment options; Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions; Discuss potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensure that all allergy information is up-to-date before prescribing medication/treatment; Provide advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing; Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards; Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws; Record complete, timely and legible medical records

Requirements

M.D. from an accredited medical school; Successful completion of residency at an accredited healthcare institution; Current M.D. or D.O. license from the State of applicable state; Board certification in primary care or related field from said residency; Certification in BCLS, ACLS required if stress tests performed or as required by specialty; Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration for prescription writing required; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong; Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions; Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense; Well organized; Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting; Experience prescribing appropriate medications, treatments and health regimens to treat patient health issues; Experience collaborating with specialists to explore patient health conditions and diagnose health issues; Experience working in a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient experiences with our organization

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance