At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide direct patient care, manage treatments, and collaborate with healthcare teams.
- Company: Join South Shore Health, a leading provider in community healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on quality patient care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your medical career.
- Qualifications: Medical Doctor Degree, residency completed, and relevant board certification.
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
Requisition Number: R-21964
Facility: LOC0020 - 143 Longwater Norwell 143 Longwater Drive Norwell, MA 02061
Department Name: SMC Internal Medicine PB
Status: Full time
Budgeted Hours: 40
Shift: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Compensation Pay Range: $148,500.00 - $580,000.00
Scheduling: 6 weekends per year (12 shifts), one holiday every two years
Responsibilities
- Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
- Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
- Manages patient medications and prescribes appropriate medications as needed.
- Orders and interprets laboratory studies, x-rays and other diagnostic tests.
- Makes referrals to other healthcare providers for comprehensive patient care.
- Establishes a therapeutic patient-health care provider relationship.
- Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
- Documents patient clinical activities clearly, concisely and within the expected time frames as outlined in the Medical Records Completion and Documentation Policy.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties assigned.
Communication
- Establishes effective working relationship with physicians, APCs, nurses, medical assistants and other support staff to ensure a coordinated team approach to patient care.
- Attends appropriate department and organizational meetings to stay abreast of current issues, trends, processes, systems and programs that affect the delivery of patient care and changes in the work environment.
- Brings important issues of concern and ideas to the Department Chief for discussion and appropriate resolution and/or planning.
Professional Development
- Attends internal and external educational conferences and seminars that enhance current medical knowledge and skill development.
- Participates in professional activities, such as active membership in professional organizations.
- Maintain current board certification as defined by certifying organization and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
- Knowledge of relevant drugs, and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.
- Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
- Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Education: Medical Doctor Degree; residency program
License/Certificates: State licensure, Board Certification or board eligible in area of expertise. Federal DEA license. BLS certification.
Experience: Preferably at least 3 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
Physician/Hospitalist Certification: Board of Registration in Medicine (Massachusetts)
Primary Care Physician - SSMC employer: South Shore Health
At South Shore Health, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values teamwork, professional growth, and a commitment to patient care. Our Family Medicine Medical Assistants enjoy a supportive work culture, comprehensive training opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community from our conveniently located Norwell facility. With a focus on employee well-being and development, we offer a fulfilling environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.
