JOB SUMMARY
The duties of the Physician position include, but are not limited to, providing diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients ranging in age from infant through adolescent, proper maintenance of records, acting as the Supervisory Physician of Mid-level Providers and Residents as required, and any other reasonable and proper duties assigned.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
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Perform histories, physicals and prescribing a diagnostic, education, preventive and/or treatment plan within the standards of accepted medical practice
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Perform and/or order labs, diagnostic procedures, and making appropriate referrals as necessary
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Maintain patient records
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Adhere to proper charting protocols
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Coordinate continuity of medical care for patients
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Promote health by advising patients on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease
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Inoculate and vaccinate as required
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Perform minor surgery as necessary
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Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities
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Other responsibilities as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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Doctoral degree, either M.D. or D.O., in medicine
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Minimum of 5 years experience
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Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a clinical environment
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Must have and maintain current Florida License in good standing
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Board Certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills
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Show initiative, creativity and problem-solving ability
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Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare
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Ability to work under pressure
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Computer literacy
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
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Prior experience using an electronic medical records system
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Bilingual a plus, but not required
RELATIONSHIP REPORTING
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Reports to the Chief Medical Officer
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Communicate effectively with patients and staff
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Be able to sit, stand or view a computer screen for extended periods of time
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Perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time
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Be able to use hand and fingers to handle or feel
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Be able to reach with hands and arms