Endocrinology Physician Opportunity Details

Endocrinologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Large Multi-Specialty Hospital in Michigan - MI, USA

Job Description

Variety Care seeks a Family Medicine Physician.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  2. Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
  3. Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
  4. Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  5. Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  6. Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  7. Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
  8. Deliver babies.
  9. Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
  10. Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  11. Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.
  12. Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  13. Train residents, medical students, and other health care professionals.
  14. Prepare government or organizational reports which include birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
  15. Conduct research to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  16. Provides Telehealth services from remote locations connected to a reliable internet resource including a providers home when necessary.
  17. Float to other Variety Care sites as needed.
  18. Support Variety Cares pursuit of accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety patients that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable. Provide leadership and work with all staff to achieve the goals of the Triple Aim of healthcare reformto improve the experience of care, improve health outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs.
  19. Embodies the strength of personal character. Places value on being an open and honest communicator who displays high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment.  Must be a leader in the department and community. Result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable.
  20. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge :  

  1. Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy licensed in the state of Oklahoma prior to start date.
  2. Completion of three-year family practice residency.
  3. Board-eligible from American Board of Family Medicine; board certification required within 2 years after completion of residency training.
  4. Outstanding bedside manners: patient-centric with empathy, excellent active listening and communication skills, engaging and efficient.
  5. Outstanding clinical capabilities and judgment.
  6. Focused on collaborative team-based care.
  7. Responsive and comfortable working in a past-faced, high accountability environment.
  8. Proficient in EHR systems.
  9. Excellent judgment and ability to prioritize resources where they will be most useful.
  10. Comfortable receiving and providing constructive feedback.
  11. Engaged in learning and continuous quality improvement.
  12. Outstanding written and verbal communications skills with a culturally diverse patient and staff population.
  13. Passionate about providing high quality primary health care to low-income, under-served residents and those lacking access to health care.

Preferred Requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge :  

  1. Bilingual (English/Spanish).

ADA Requirements :

  1. Able to lift at least 25 pounds
  2. Able to assist patients onto and off of exam table when asked or directed.

Contact Email: ltjobleads@locumtenens.com
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Location: MI, USA
Position Type: Physician (MD, DO, Resident)
Employment Type: Locum Tenens
Specialty: Endocrinology
Salary Range: