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Physician

Physician

CompanyBaptist Health
LocationElizabethtown, KY, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMD
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Current valid & unrestricted license to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
  • Current valid & unrestricted DEA registration number.
  • Eligible at all times to be insured for professional liability insurance.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in appropriate specialty.
  • BCLS required.

Responsibilities

  • Provides daily physician management and treatment of patients at the Clinic/ Practice.
  • Provides clinical services to patients, including diagnosis, treatment and referral.
  • Participates in the establishment of office policies, procedures and medical protocol necessary to provide physician clinic services.
  • Appropriately refers patients to medical specialists.
  • Complies with BMA/BCHS policies, procedures and pricing.
  • Utilizes program forms/computer system for charting.
  • Complies with case management protocols.
  • Agrees to assist with the clinic/practice’s quality assurance and quality improvement plan.
  • Works with Administration to ensure that the program operates in a manner consistent with appropriate medical policy and current professional standards in specific area of care.
  • Participates in community events and periodic public relations calls as time permits.
  • Maintains appropriate telephone contact with patients, payers and pharmacies.
  • Performs physical exams to include, but not limited to: Routine Examinations, Department of Transportation (DOT) examinations, Post-Offer Examinations, Executive Physicals, Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Annual Examinations, and School/Sport Physicals.
  • May serve as Medical Review Officer (MRO) for drug screens.
  • May serve as Director for on-site Laboratory services if applicable to specific site.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Excellent understanding of limits and appropriate supervision.
  • Ability to collaborate with other departments.
  • Assist the surgeon in the office and operating room until all patients have been taken care of.
  • Familiarly with laws and state regulations relation to advanced nursing practice.
  • Desires to maintain high level of quality of care.