Job Description
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Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs
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Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families
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Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs
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Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments
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Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care
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Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
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Orders studies, test and ancillary services
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Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
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Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
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Comply with the Infection Control plan which includes personally utilizing universal precautions. Ensure compliance by support staff.
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Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirements
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Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff
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Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients
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Strong communication skills.
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Able to use sound judgment. Possess a calm disposition and the ability to work easily with people.
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Bilingual (English and Spanish) skill preferred
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Medical degree in medicine from an accredited school and licensed to practice in Connecticut
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Current DEA and DPS Certificate of Registration
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Minimum two years of direct work or intern experienceCertification/Licensure
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Current D.E.A. Certificate
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Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine. If Board Eligible at the time of hire, must be Board Certified within 3 years of hire date.
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Insurability (malpractice)
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Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
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ACLS or Advanced Life Support within 12 months of employment, if appropriate
How to Apply
online at http://thecharteroak.org/careers/ or email Susan Steiner at ssteiner@thecharteroak.org
Link: Job & Application Details
Email: ssteiner@imedstaffing.com
Location
Charter Oak Health Center
Hartford