Ortho Spine Physician

Overview

The purpose of this job is to provide quality, appropriate and cost effective medical care for patients.

• Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs

• Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families

• Shares health care duties of patients with other physicians to ensure the availability of a physician at all times.

• Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs

• Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments

• Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care

• Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients

• Orders studies, test and ancillary services

• Documents all services in patient medical record

• Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention

• Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues

• Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirements

• Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff

• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations

• Participates in teaching sessions for other hospital and medical staff, residents and/or medical students as assigned.

• MD Medicine Required

• Current DEA and all other required licenses as related to specialty Required

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking at designated locations

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

• Community Involvement Opportunities