Licensed and credentialed physician, practicing in the specialty of Urology providing direct patient care to clinic and hospital patients. Diagnose and treat patient diseases, disorders and injuries of the genito-urinary system.
Requirements
- Systematically assesses patients’ health status, arrives at appropriate diagnosis(es), and implements care plan for effective clinical outcomes
- Orders, performs, interprets and analyzes diagnostic tests as appropriate
- Prescribes medication, therapy and other specialized medical care as appropriate
- Performs appropriate surgeries and medical procedures within physician’s scope of the practice as defined by the Hospital’s credentialing and privileging processes
- Communicates effectively with patients and family so that they understand their diagnosis, treatment plans, and need for follow-up care
- Documents within the electronic medical record system, according to established guidelines to facilitate ongoing quality of care in a timely manner
- Delegates direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel
- Responds appropriately to emergent situations
- Contributes to effective and efficient practice management policies and practices that support patient access and quality of medical care
- Meets the agreed number of patient contact hours for the agreed full time equivalent (FTE) status, pursuant to hospital policy
- Collaborates in establishing and achieving personal goals for numbers of visits and relative value units
- Fulfills commitments for emergency department call coverage, pursuant to hospital policy
- Supports appropriate billing for professional services through timely documentation and maintaining adequate knowledge of the Practice’s billing policies and procedures
- Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines
- Cooperates with the preparation for regulatory surveys
- Responds to telephone calls in a timely fashion
- Reviews and follows up on complaints and concerns about medical care
- Maintains and improves skill level through participation in continuing medical education
- Manages patient care through appropriate use of available resources
- Provides medical leadership for the clinic and hospitals
- Serves as a resource to colleagues and support staff, enhancing quality of care
- Assists as requested in the training, orientation, and evaluation of clinical support staff
- Regularly attends and actively participates in clinic staff meetings or physician/staff meetings
- Participates in planning for the clinic and health system, providing input to the annual operating and capital budgets and the long-range strategic plan
- Participates in appropriate Medical Staff and clinic committee structure
- Participates in community education and other professional activities to promote practice growth and community wellness as requested
- Meets additional expectations of all Tahoe Forest Health System employees
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Malpractice insurance
