Internal Medicine job in Plymouth IN

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Job description

Internal Medicine opening in Indiana

Located in downtown Plymouth, IN - 69m from Fort Wayne; 95m from Chicago, IL
Full time, permanent opening
Employed position
Joining a growing practice
Primarily responsible to assess, evaluate and treat patients in the hospital/medical office setting, under the supervision and collaboration of a physician, by using advanced knowledge and skill to identify abnormal conditions, diagnose health problems, develop and implement treatment plans, evaluate patient outcomes, and collaborate with or refer to a physician in the hospital/medical practice for further care management
Competitive compensation and benefits

Job Duties:

The selected Candidate will see patients of a variety of ages
Basic laboratory services are available and basic procedures may be performed
Must adhere to the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services
May be required to maintain active membership status on the medical staff
Actively demonstrates the organizations mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values
Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, and medical information
Performs complete, accurate history and physical assessment/examination as appropriate for patient setting/type of visit
Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests and accurately, communicates results to patients, completes all documentation, adhering to compliance standards for documentation, coding/billing, and collaborative supervision
Reports abnormal findings to collaborative/supervising physician
Prescribes appropriate treatment, pharmacological agents, and/or other non-pharmacological interventions. Completes simple and complex procedures independently. Reports adverse patient responses to collaborative/supervising physician
Provides direct patient and family education regarding patient medical condition/disease process, treatment methodologies, outcomes management, wellness, and prognosis
Determines the effectiveness of patient care plans, treatment, and interventions through reassessment and modifies as necessary to achieve patient health status goals. Reports significant plan changes to collaborative/supervising physician
Responsible for communication with physicians regarding variations from normal and evaluation of patient outcomes. Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health care team to provide an individualized plan of care. Delegates care within the scope of practice
Participates in the medical record, patient care, quality assurance, process improvement, and compliance audits, evaluations, and follow-up
Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in handling schedule coverage and service excellence
Performs other duties consistent with the purpose of job, effective operation of medical practice, and access/delivery of care to patients as directed

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