Physician - Gastroenterology- Full Time

Jennie Stuart Health

Physician - Gastroenterology- Full Time

Hopkinsville, KY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Responsible for providing health care to patients and families, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education and counseling.

    Customer Services:

    • Welcomes patients and families.

    • Maintains communication between medical staff, administrative staff, and/or patient/families.

    • Works collaboratively with all members of health care team.

    Clinical Services:

    • Follows acute and chronic standard of care.

    • Abides by all federal, state, and regulatory guidelines.

    • Uses health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements.

    • Gathers and analyses physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data.

    • Accurately evaluates patient problems in person or via phone and provides appropriate advice, intervention or referral.

    • Evaluates and revises care plans based on patient changes, special examination or results of laboratory / radiologic tests results.

    • Thoroughly documents all encounters, in person or via phone, in the patient’s medical record.

    • Makes responsible decisions within the scope of practice.

    • Educates patient and families using pertinent health education materials or programs.

    • Operates within approved scope of practice and standardized procedures by licensing or certifying board.

    • Participates in quality improvement process, policy and procedure review and continuing medical education.

    • Follows established Jennie Stuart Health policies, procedures, objectives, and safety, environmental, and / or infection control standards.

    • If applicable, follow state guidelines for supervising Physician Assistants or collaborating with Nurse Practitioners.

    Environmental Services:

    • Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of personal work space and department.

    • Maintains all clinical equipment. Evaluates all equipment for damage or maintenance needs and reports when needed.

    Required Skills

    Required Skills

    • Excellent Communication Abilities

    • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care

    • Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids

    • Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.

    • Ability to work tactfully and effectively with patients, family members, medical providers, administration, and other employees.

    • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

    • Interpersonal skills – Dependability, Self Confidence, Compassion, Professionalism, Adaptability

    • Ability to advise and train clinical professionals, staff, and students in area of expertise

    • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards

    • Time Management

    • Word Processing / Computer

    Required Experience

    3 to 5 years of related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty

    Please attach the following documents with your application:

    • Current copy of Resume/ CV
    • At lease three references letters from peers. Two (2) must have comparable privileges.
    • Completed prescreen application/ delineation form
    • Kentucky Medical License
    • KY DEA Registration Certificate
    • Medical School Diploma
    • Residency Certificate
    • Fellowship Certificate (if applicable)
    • Board Certification Certificate
    • NPI Number
  • Qualifications

    Required Skills

    • Excellent Communication Abilities

    • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care

    • Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids

    • Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.

    • Ability to work tactfully and effectively with patients, family members, medical providers, administration, and other employees.

    • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

    • Interpersonal skills – Dependability, Self Confidence, Compassion, Professionalism, Adaptability

    • Ability to advise and train clinical professionals, staff, and students in area of expertise

    • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards

    • Time Management

    • Word Processing / Computer