Hospitalist Physician

Looking to hire an experienced Attending Physician (MD/DO) to provide care at a skilled nursing facility. The ideal candidate will have previous skilled nursing experience.

DUTIES:

• Assuring delivery of quality care services to all patients in a respectful and professional manner.

• Participating in planning, development, and organization of medical services provided.

• Develops and reviews medical policies related to patient care.

• Conduct physical examinations of patients upon their admission and thereafter on a regular and on an as-needed-basis.

• Participating in the comprehensive care planning, discharge planning, and client and staff development by providing ongoing medical training and education to staff.

• Participates in preparation for regulatory agency site visits.

• Knowledge of Federal, State and City regulatory requirements and ensures all aspects of clinical care conforms to these requirements.

• Order, evaluate, adjust and terminate prescription of medication dosages using sound medical, ethical and responsible discretion and meets with the patient to discuss any adjustments in medication dosage

REQUIREMENTS:

• State Licensure to practice medicine

• Current DEA Registration, in good standing.

• Current with the Continuing Medical Education ( CME ) licensure requirements

• Current, relevant, and substantial knowledge of areas related to health center licensing and operations, e.g., legal/regulatory, administrative, policy, protocols, and other clinical issues, especially within a managed care environment, required.

• Previous experience providing services and exercising leadership in a culturally and linguistically diverse setting, with demonstrated success.

• Culturally aware and sensitive to the special needs of population.