Physician - Internal Medicine examines adult patients to ensure proper injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Requests necessary tests, and follow-up visits, and refers patients to specialists, as necessary. Being a Physician - Internal Medicine requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. Additionally, Physician - Internal Medicine may report to a medical director. Physician - Internal Medicine's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Title: Locum Physician Internal Medicine
Location: San Antonio, TX
Practice Setting: Outpatient, Telehealth
Board Status: Certified
EMR: Cerner
Coverage: Scheduled Clinical Hours Plus Call
Key Responsibilities:
Patient Care: Provide comprehensive internal medicine
services to patients in both the outpatient and telehealth settings. Diagnose
and treat a wide range of medical conditions, manage chronic illnesses, and
promote preventive care.
Scheduled Clinical Hours: Maintain a consistent schedule for
clinical hours, ensuring accessibility for patient appointments and
consultations.
Call Coverage: Participate in the on-call rotation as
required to address urgent patient needs during non-office hours.
Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Utilize Cerner EMR system
to document patient encounters, manage medical records, and streamline
administrative tasks.
Collaboration: Collaborate with other healthcare
professionals, including nurses, nurse practitioners, and support staff, to
deliver comprehensive patient care.
Quality Care: Uphold the highest standards of quality care,
ensuring that patient needs are met and treatment plans are evidence-based and
effective.
Telehealth Services: Conduct virtual patient consultations
via telehealth platforms, providing convenient and accessible healthcare
services.
Continuing Education: Stay current with medical
advancements, guidelines, and best practices through ongoing professional
development and training.
Qualifications:
Board Certification in Internal Medicine
Valid medical license in the state of Texas
Strong commitment to patient care and safety
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a team-based healthcare
environment
Proficiency in using electronic medical records,
specifically Cerner
Willingness to participate in on-call duties as needed