Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician at CommonSpirit Health summary:
The Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician provides comprehensive medical care to elderly patients by diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of health conditions. This role involves collaborating with healthcare teams, conducting diagnostic procedures, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards. The physician also participates in quality improvement initiatives and continuous medical education to enhance patient care.
Job Summary and Responsibilities - Patient Care:
- Diagnose and treat various medical conditions.
- Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
- Conduct thorough medical examinations and histories.
- Communication:
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Provide clear and concise medical information.
- Foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to healthcare.
- Documentation:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
- Document medical findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
- Diagnostic Procedures:
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging.
- Perform procedures as needed
- Collaborate with specialists for further diagnostic evaluation.
- Team Collaboration:
- Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
- Provide consultative services to other healthcare providers.
- Quality Improvement:
- Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
- Review and analyze clinical outcomes for continuous improvement.
- Implement changes to enhance patient care and safety.
- Compliance:
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards in medical practice.
- Stay informed about healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
- Participate in quality audits to ensure adherence to standards.
- Continuous Learning:
- Stay abreast of medical advancements and best practices.
- Participate in ongoing medical education and training.
- Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines.
Job Requirements - American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Geriatrics
- A valid and unrestricted Nebraska medical license or license-eligible
Where You'll Work CHI Health Clinic in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a BE/BC Geriatric Physician to join our multi-practice healthcare system.
- Full-time is 36 patient facing hours
- Flexible, independent practice style
- Enjoy working with a friendly, dedicated, supportive team
Catholic Health Initiatives is a part of CommonSpirit , one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.
Pay Range $118.75 - 136.41 /hour
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