Urgent Care Physician - Griffin, GA

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent and non-urgent presentation.
• Select, order, perform and interpret tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition and augment physical findings.
• Analyze reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury.
• Perform procedures including laceration repair, orthopedics and provide referrals to medical specialists.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results and prescribed treatments with patients.
• Notate findings and treatment course in patient electronic chart including follow-up notes.
• Perform physicals— including sports, DOT, non-DOT, pre-employment and annuals
• Evaluate patients for workers’ compensation injuries, coordinating with employer/clients to balance the needs of the patient and requirements of the employer
• Oversee mid-level providers working independently at clinics within the region, when necessary.

 

Key Requirements:

• 2+ years clinical experience providing patient care as   Staff Physician. Must be  ABMS Board Certified  in Family Practice or Internal Medicine
• Understanding of medical coding and billing.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, blood borne pathogens and others.
• Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email and Microsoft Office as well as comfortable with EMR applications.
• Understanding and experience with occupational health practices, including CME qualification, drug testing protocols, employment physicals, and OSHA guideline

Salary determined on experience and typically want 14-16 shifts per month (12-hours).  Benefits available including 401k.