Physician, Medical Doctor, Healthcare Consultant

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Contractor MD Asheville, NC, US

Mercy Urgent Care in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains of Asheville, North Carolina is seeking a 1099 MD Physician with board certification/eligibility in Emergency or Family Medicine to provide compassionate, quality healthcare on an episodic basis in fast‑paced urgent care centers. Mercy Urgent Care is the only non‑profit urgent care in Western North Carolina and has been a staple of the community since 1985, and has steadily grown to eight locations in five counties.

This position is part work remotely and part in office.

• Conduct routine check‑ups to patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues
• Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health
• Conduct examinations to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine their condition
• Ask intuitive questions to discover causes of illnessli>
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient’s medical history
• Prescribe and interpret lab tests to obtain more information for underlying infections or abnormalities
• Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration
• Collaborate with other physicians, physician assistants and nurses to form a high performing medical team
• Examine and provide treatments to injuries and refer patients to other physicians when needed (ophthalmologists, orthopedists, neurologists etc.)
• Keep records of patients’ diseases, operations or other significant information (e.g. allergic episodes)
• Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients
• Remain up‑to‑speed with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars

• Proven experience as a physician
• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics
• Excellent knowledge of infectious diseases, their symptoms and epidemiology
• Broad knowledge of common medication, side effects and contraindications
• In‑depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Respect for patient’s confidentiality
• Compassionate and approachable
• Responsible and trustworthy
• Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) and valid license to practice the profession