Primary Care Physician - SSMC

Under indirect supervision, provides and manages direct health care for a specified patient population.

Responsibilities

Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population; Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions; Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate; Manages patient medications and prescribes appropriate medications as needed; Orders and interprets laboratory studies, x-rays and other diagnostic tests; Makes referrals to other healthcare providers for comprehensive patient care; Establishes a therapeutic patient-health care provider relationship; Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required; Documents patient clinical activities clearly, concisely and with-in the expected time frames as outlined in the Medical Records Completion and Documentation Policy; Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards; Performs miscellaneous job-related duties assigned

Requirements

Medical Doctor Degree; residency program; State licensure; Board Certification or board eligible in area of expertise; Federal DEA license; BLS certification; Board of Registration in Medicine (Massachusetts); Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress; Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care; Knowledge of relevant drugs, and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage; Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards; Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise; Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements; Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise; Ability to work both independently and in a team environment; Effective verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have

At least 3 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty