STAFF PHYSICIAN at Forrest General Hospital – Picayune, Mississippi

Job Summary:

The Staff Physician shall be licensed in the State of Mississippi and possess the appropriate board certification in their field and scope of practice and will fulfil their role and the practice of medicine primarily in the clinic. Staff Physician will maintain medical staff privileges at applicable hospital. Acquires, complies, maintains, and applies knowledge of established Forrest Health and Clinic policies, established standards, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Interprets these to patients, staff, and public as appropriate. Appropriately communicates and interacts with employees and family members of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs. Will be required to achieve quality patient care and job performance measured through reporting, direct and indirect observation, evaluation, feedback, and skills check-offs. Performs any and all other duties not listed or otherwise delineated as assigned by Director of Outpatient Clinics and/or their designee.

Performance Expectations:

• Functions within the established scope of practice for patient care including diagnosis, treatment, plan of care, and consultation.
• Performs histories and physicals, review of systems, assessments, care plans, initiates orders whenmedically necessary, and documents appropriately in the electronic medical record.
• Utilizes growth and development knowledge base in the care of children (pediatric), adolescent, adult and geriatric patients to provide patient care and documents all appropriate documentation into the electronic medical record.
• Maintains all required licensures, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
• Utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information, and abides by established communications code.

• Appropriately communicates and interacts with the patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.
• Monitors Epic Dashboards, In-baskets, and Messaging applications in addition to company email for important communications and takes action when applicable.
• Utilizes various reports and dashboards to complete clinical and operational task.
• Efficiently uses point of care test according to manufacturer instructions and documents results accurately and timely.
• Makes accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical record and closes charts within prescribed organization standards.
• Performs all functions efficiently and effectively and within required and assigned timeframes.
• Monitors productivity and makes necessary adjustments as necessary in collaboration with Clinic leadership.
• If applicable, will collaborate with clinic’s nurse practitioners and promote a high-level quality of care through a physician-lead care team.
• Interacts effectively and builds respectful relationships with physicians, other health care professionals, and other health-related agencies.
• Communicates and cooperates with all clinic and health system personnel respectfully and in accordance with Employee Handbook standards to achieve objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental relations, and public relations.
• Behavior both at work and away from facility positively reflects on the profession as well as facility and organization. Behavior must coincide with facility's Code of Conduct as well as the State Board of Licensure, and all applicable boards.
• If applicable, must acquire and follow RHC standards and policies.
• Complies with all RHC, VFC, EPSDT, and accountable care organization’s compliance related policies, statutes, and regulations, and payer terms and conditions of participation.
Adheres to and promotes the established values of the organization (We CARE, ACO, Language of Caring, safety, Code of Conduct, HIPAA, compliance standards and all others).

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

Graduate of approved medical school, and completion of appropriate and recognized residency program.

Work Experience:

Experience in some type of primary patient contact desirable.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

• MD or DO, licensed to practice medicine in the State of Mississippi.
Proof of Malpractice Insurance.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE (THERE IS NO DROP DOWN FOR M.D. or D.O. Licensure

None

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

Basic Life Support, Within 30 Days of Employment Required

Mental Demands:

High degree of concentration, good interpersonal skills. Must exercise a high degree of tact, poise, and

patience in dealing with the public. Individual must have a high energy level and be capable of handling

high-pressure situations both mentally and physically. Must be agreeable to organizational and regulatory