Critical Care Intensivist

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Job Description:

The Physician is primarily responsible for providing patient care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating and educating patients. The Physician works closely with other physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. The Physician is a highly visible position that is always responsible for creating a positive impression with patients, physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, and other visitors he/she encounters, both in person and on the phone.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.    Understand and uphold SEP’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
2.    Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
3.    Assesses patient status by obtaining health history.                                          
a.    Records info in EMR 
4.    Assess presenting illness, risk factors and family history.
5.    Assess psychosocial situation and cultural factors.
a.    Performs appropriate physical examination.
6.    Orders/performs appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and other screening tests.
a.    Seeks other information as needed including consultation with physicians and other clinicians.   
7.    Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
8.    Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medication and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.  
9.    Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patient regarding health promotion/illness prevention.  Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.  
10.  Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart and EMR by documenting examination, test results, diagnosis, medication and treatment in written/computerized manner.
11.  Participates in peer reviews, EMR reviews, employee education, clinical guideline development and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies and procedures.  Complies with patient confidentiality requirements and promotes patient advocacy.
12.  Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of the patient.  Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls and messages.
13.  Other duties and responsibilities as assigned are complete on a timely, thorough and accurate basis.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
1.    Knowledge of physician practice including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities.
2.    Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
3.    Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
4.    Knowledge of health promotions, health risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques.
5.    Knowledge of community, professional and education resources.
    
OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
1.    Skill in oral and written communication including interviewing to gather medical histories; providing presentations, consultations, facilitation, and documentation.  
2.    Knowledge of electronic medical records.
3.    Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking and other organizational matters.
4.    Ability to analyze complex data and draw conclusions.
5.    Ability of interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
6.    Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical employees and the public.
7.    Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team-based decision-making culture.
8.    Demonstrated ability to work independently resulting in effective outcomes and on-time performance.
9.    Experience in planning and coordinating multi-disciplinary communications strategies, strategic initiatives, and events. 
10.  Must respond and follow through to requests from customers promptly.
11.  Must work carefully and precisely with attention to detail.
12.  Must utilize resources wisely.
13.  Performs duties willingly and with initiative.  Shares necessary information so co-workers can do the same.  
14.  Cooperates with other departments and work groups.

About St. Elizabeth:

St. Elizabeth Physicians is a physician led multi-specialty physician group organization consisting of 517 physicians, 334 advanced practice providers and more than 2,000 non-provider associates. We are very proud of our culture around physician wellness and our high physician engagement and satisfaction scores. St. Elizabeth Physicians serves more than 409,000 patients in our more than 121 conveniently located practices in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. In partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, we are transforming how care is delivered in our region.

We are a mission and values driven organization, focused on patient-centered care, accountability, community, innovation, teamwork and excellence. St. Elizabeth is a regional healthcare provider continually recognized as one of the nation's best. Our mission is to ensure our patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care - anywhere. St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.