Job Description
Purpose & Scope:
The physician plays a vital role within the healthcare team, collaborating with colleagues to deliver comprehensive medical services to patients. Each physician's practice scope is determined by the credentialing and privileging committee of the health system.
This role involves supporting individual objectives, budgetary goals, and performance metrics.
The physician is responsible for all medical activities at the individual level, which includes the implementation of quality control standards, risk management, and compliance initiatives.
The primary duty of the physician is to provide timely, high-quality clinical care to patients who have chosen our organization, ensuring their needs are met effectively.
Education:
A Doctorate from an accredited medical institution is mandatory.
Experience:
A minimum of one year of experience in medical or surgical settings is required.
Certifications/Licensure:
Must hold a valid medical license issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
Physical Requirements:
Patient Care: The characteristics of the work environment described here reflect what an employee may encounter while fulfilling the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to assist individuals with disabilities in performing essential tasks. The employee must have physical capabilities that align with the demands of the job, including:
- Very strenuous work: Occasionally exerting over 100 pounds of force, frequently over 50 pounds, and constantly over 20 pounds to move objects.
- Ability to manage the mental and emotional stress associated with the position.
- Safe operation of office equipment in accordance with hospital safety standards.
- Transporting patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, or beds.
- Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and reaching as necessary.
- Standing for extended periods and walking long distances to complete tasks.
- Pushing or pulling objects weighing between 30-50 pounds.
- Lifting individuals or objects weighing between 50-100 pounds.
- Performing repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers; demonstrating finger dexterity for feeling and grasping.
- Communicating effectively through spoken words, ensuring clarity in conveying important instructions.
- Visual acuity sufficient for reading, operating equipment, and inspecting machinery.
- Capability to perform Basic Life Support components as required.
Working Conditions:
Patient Care: The work is conducted in a well-lit and ventilated office or clinical environment. Employees may experience frequent interruptions and are subject to long hours and varying shifts. There may be occasions requiring work beyond standard hours, including overtime or on-call duties. Routine exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, hazardous chemicals, unpleasant odors, latex, and potential musculoskeletal injuries is expected. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided for situations involving exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious processes. Interaction with patients, family members, coworkers, and visitors may occur under various conditions, including those that are hostile or emotionally charged.
HOW TO APPLY?
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest along with their CV to the Director of Physician Services Recruitment.