Internal Medicine Physician Outpatient - Only Internist - Physicians Only Apply - Locum

Company: AB Staffing
Location: Portland
Posted on: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

A Internal Medicine Physician Outpatient - Only Internist practice is seeking a qualified physician for Portland, OR. This and other physician jobs brought to you by ExactMD. Medical Doctors Only Apply.

1.------------ General:--
Physician, board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family
Medicine is needed for coverage of outpatient primary care services . Active license, American Heart BLS and outpatient
experience within the last two years is required.--2.------------ Scope:--The locum shall provide primary care to one of the
system---s clinic locations. Physician shall perform all services commonly
required in the primary care outpatient clinic setting.--------------------
Workload occurs as a result of scheduled and unscheduled requirements for care------------------ Average
patient volume ranges from 14-18 per 8 hour work day, with some occasional
walk-ins------------------
Clinics--- Patient Aligned Care Teams are staffed with at least one other
physician, mid-level practitioner, a RN care team, and administrative support
staff----Contractor Physician's Tasks Include:--a. Initial evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic
problems.b. Providing ongoing primary care as a member of a
Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). Chronic medical problems commonly seen in the
veteran population include such disorders as diabetes, hypertension, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease, degenerative arthritis, depression, congestive
heart failure, angina and pain. Judicious use of laboratory and x-ray services
as well as appropriate referral and consultation is obtained.c. All locum tenens physicians are appropriately
credentialed and have received certification in basic cardiac life support.d. Involved in continuous quality improvement through our
peer review process.e. Demonstrate appropriate delegation of tasks and duties
in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care,
and clinic activities.f. Provide training and/or direction as applicable to
supporting employees (e.g. RNs, LPNs, technicians, administrative support
staff) assigned to the unit during the performance of duties. Such direction
and interaction will adhere to government and professional clinical standards
and accepted clinical protocol.g. Attend /complete mandatory training requirements.h. Participate in scheduled meetings to review and
evaluate the services provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve
the services delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.i. Perform necessary administrative duties, which include
operation of VISTA/CPRS computerized electronic patient record.











































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