Physician

• Works with the Post Acute Medical Team to provide patients with primary medical care services within the standards of practice and care for facility patients/residents.

• Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of residents/patients.

• Exercises professional judgement and provides consultation to Providers concerning appropriate treatment of residents/patients.

• Collaborates with Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and facility staff to identify resident/patient needs and helps develop plans to meet these needs.

• Follows residents/patients in a post-acute skilled nursing facility, inpatient rehabilitation, assisted living, and other post-acute care facilities, as needed for continuity of care.

• Assists Providers with emergency treatments and more complex procedures.

• Adheres to facility policies, procedures, and objectives; ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety; and environmental and infection control standards.

• Serves as a member of committees dealing with health care, to include Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI), and Antibiotic Stewardship, etc.

• Cultivates a climate of trust and compassion for patients/residents.

• Remains up to date with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars.

Specific Requirements

• Proven experience as a physician providing primary care and diagnostic services in a post-acute setting.

• Experience prescribing appropriate medications, treatments, and health regimens to treat patient/resident health issues.

• Experience collaborating with other health care professionals in treatment and diagnosis of patient/resident medical issues and conditions, on admission and through discharge planning, as appropriate.

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