Physician - Locum Tenens

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**This position is Locum Tenens**

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Physician to preserve the health of employees and client personnel.

• Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide patients with critical medical care services within the standard of care for critical care patients.

• Systematically assesses the urgent or emergent health needs of patients, analyzes data, and formulates a plan of care, with other members of the medical team, which is realistic in relation to the employee's capabilities and job requirements.

• Recognizes and treats illnesses and injuries according to established operating instructions within the scope of licensure and regulations of state employment or practice.

• Diagnose the patient's ailment and immediately start treatment.

• Explain to the patient and their family about their ailment and educate them about the line of treatment they are starting.

• Order diagnostic tests on the patient as required.

• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions.

• Discuss potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensure that all allergy information is up to date before prescribing medication/treatment

• Document treatment orders for each patient and ensure that the nurses follow those orders.

• Performs record-keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.

• Maintains functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as required by, and appropriate to, position.

• Maintains patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities.

• Records and maintains patient information in accordance with standard protocols, and the Privacy Act.

• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with contract requirements.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited medical school in which an MD or DO degree was earned.

• 3 years of post-qualification experience as a Physician in anemergency room or critical care setting.

• Hold and maintain a Virginia license as a physician and be favorably credentialed.

• Advanced Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.

• Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment.

• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.

• Willingness to travel in the U.S. as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• The position will require walking, standing, or sitting for periods of up to or beyond 10 to 12 hours each day

• Under urgent or emergency situations, the incumbent may need to run, sprint, or run up or down stairs

• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.

• May require bending, stooping, and lifting as required for patient care and transport.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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