Physician, Primary Care Physician, Medical Doctor

Aultman Health Foundation , North Canton , OH

AULTMAN NOW URGENT CARE LLC

Aultman Health Foundation

Part Time , Varied Shifts , 40

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Physician is responsible for providing clinical medicine services for Aultman Urgent Care and will promote quality and cost-effective medical care. The physician will care for Urgent Care patients ranging from children 0-17 and adult patients. The physician will provide medical judgment by conducting health assessments, management of acute illnesses, and performing procedures as needed (e.g. ear irrigation, suturing, splinting) and recommending pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments within the scope of practice.

The physician will report to the Director of Urgent Care Operations & the Urgent Care Medical Director.

• Promote a smooth flow of patients through the office by supporting a calm, supportive environment.
• Assist with follow-up calls to patients to relay test results, and survey patient’s regarding their visit.
• Handles and resolves patient complaints
• Adhere to infection control policy/procedures.
• Serve as a member of Aultman’s health care team that provides quality care to children 0-17 and adult patients in the Urgent Care setting.
• Abides and complies with medical mandates set forth by the Ohio State Medical Board and/or Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
• Provides and manages direct patient care, including history, physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to alleviate the assessed medical condition(s).
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and ancillary support staff as required.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care personnel as appropriate for necessary follow-up.
• Provides medical direction to clinical staff.
• Coordinates standardization of medical services and documentation for patients.
• Charts in the medical record, assuring accurate and timely completion of data entry into the patient record/ EMR (electronic medical record).
• Institutes emergency medical measures in life-threatening situations. Provides first aid as needed.
• Educates patients on pertinent disease diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention.
• Obtains a history and physical on each patient pertaining to the patient compliant and review records.
• Perform patient exams independently.
• Perform procedures outlined appropriate for an Urgent Care setting. Those procedures to include but not limited to suturing, ear irrigation, splinting, incision & drainage, etc.
• Exhibits flexibility with willingness to work any schedule as indicated.
• Completes annual required competency and education.
• Performs any other duties as assigned under the direction of the Director of Urgent Care Operations and/or Medical Director.
• May participate in planning programs and in developing specific health policies and procedures as required to ensure maximal level of care.
• Portrays professional image follows dress code; communicates with internal and external customers in a professional manner, including appropriate verbal and written grammar.
• Promotes and demonstrates professional standards to enhance the development of the department including:
  • Performs all job functions in an independent manner (as needed or directed)
  • Recognizes and performs job functions with little or no supervision
  • Demonstrates strong organizational skills
  • Responds positively to change in workflow as needed
  • Aids co-workers (as needed)
  • Maintains flexibility to meet department needs, including adjusting work hours
  • Consistently completes assigned work in required time frame; completes other duties as required
  • Collaborates and cooperates with co-workers,…