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Medical Director - Galax, VA

Medical Director - Galax, VA

i4 Search Group HealthcareGalax, VA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

FM / IM / EM - Physician

POSITION TYPE : Physician

SPECIALTY UNIT : FM / IM / EM / Geriatric

LOCATION :  Galax, VA

SHIFT :  1-2 Days / Week

JOB TYPE : Part-Time - Permanent (Can offer Full Time if willing to work at different facilities)

Job Summary :

We are looking for a compassionate Physician to provide long-term, comprehensive care to our LTAC / SNF / Assisted Living patients and manage both common and complex diseases. You should be able to effectively diagnose patients and suggest a successful course of treatment. We are looking for an Internist that will develop long-lasting, rewarding relationships with their / our patients.

Responsibilities :

  • Consult with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
  • Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, such as bacterial and viral infections, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes.
  • Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  • Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  • Monitoring patients' conditions and progress, and re-evaluating treatments, as necessary.
  • Provide health and wellness advice to patients, including diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  • Immunize patients against preventable diseases.
  • Maintain detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests, and / or treatments prescribed, and test results.
  • Refer patients to other medical specialists, when necessary.
  • Provide support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
  • Prepare official health documents or records, when necessary.
  • Conduct research into the testing and development of new medications, methods of treatment, or procedures to prevent or control illness, disease, or injury.

Job Benefits :

  • Competitive salary
  • Direct Deposit
  • 401K
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Comprehensive Malpractice Coverage
  • Employee discount program
  • Excellent room for growth and advancement

    • Requirements :

  • Current Internal Medicine Doctor license in state of practice required.
  • Completion of 3 to 7 years internship and clinical residency program in Internal Medicine.
  • Physician must be BC / BE.
  • Five (5) plus years of experience.
  • The ability to communicate information in layman terms to patients and / or their families.
  • Is compassionate and warm towards patients.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Outstanding research and analytical skills.
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    Medical Director • Galax, VA, US