Staff Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist - Alamance Regional Medical Center

Overview:

This position is accountable for taking care of patients and completing all clinical responsibilities. Provides multidisciplinary team coordination services to the assigned areas. Provides medical education to residents, interns and other students. The incumbent participates in or contributes to an environment to advance medical research. The incumbent provides independent judgment in diagnosis and treatment of patients, formulation of treatment plans, and direction of the interdisciplinary team in achieving the goals of the patient care plan.

Responsibilities:

Education/Training:

Utilizes literature and attends regional and national meetings to remain current and professionally competent. Participates inpatient, staff, and professional education programs. Participates in educational and research programs including didactic material , formal teaching conferences, clinical teaching, staff education conferences, and clinical research.

Acts as a liaison by taking part in liaison duties with other professional staff and supporting the development of patient referral sources. Ensures referring physicians are informed about patient care and outcomes.

Medical Oversight in Patient Care; Responsible for offering direct and indirect patient care in specific areas. Provides medical guidance to an interdisciplinary team and supervises the tasks of residents and medical students. Participates in clinical research projects and ensures timely documentation for maintaining up-to-date medical records for billing purposes.

Professional Standards: Models and upholds the professional standards of MCHS including the Medical Staff By-Laws, Service Excellence commitments, practice standards, physician expectations and professional image standards. Acts in concert with MCHS Mission, Visio, and Values. Demonstrates collegial and respectful relationships with colleagues, patients, associates, family, and visitors. Upholds Socratic Oath, honors patient confidentiality, and acts with integrity at all times. Works in alignment and contributes towards achieving the goals and standards of MCHS.

Enhancing Quality and Safety: Participates in medical reviews, quality improvement initiatives, investigations, peer assessments, and other evaluations related to professional care standards. Offers medical direction and leadership to the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes. Ensures adherence to safe practice standards and regulatory obligations.

A commitment to Quality Improvement entails a continuous effort to refine practices and utilize evidence-based approaches in order to elevate the standard of healthcare provision and service delivery, striving for outcomes that rank above the 90th percentile. Adhering to record-keeping protocols as outlined by MCHS, as well as relevant legal frameworks, is essential for ensuring compliance and transparency. Actively engaging in the development of clinical guidelines, operational procedures, and initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality and efficiency of care demonstrates a dedication to excellence in healthcare. Sharing designated on-call responsibilities with fellow physicians within the designated areas is a collaborative effort to ensure seamless coverage and care provision continuity.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

Required:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from a Medical School recognized by the North Carolina Medical Board. Also medical degrees from other countries that are equivalent to the United States MD or DO degrees from a Medical School recognized by the North Carolina Medical Board.

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Completed appropriate residency training (and fellowship training as required).

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:REQUIRED

Required:

Practitioner must have completed the number of years in a residency program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and met all other requirements for eligibility to receive board certification recognized by either the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association in the primary medical specialty (or subspecialty) for which the Practitioner is applying for Clinical Privileges. If five (5) or more years have elapsed since the Practitioner completed such residency program, the Practitioner currently must have board-certification recognized by either the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association in such specialty (or subspecialty).

Fully licensed to practice Medicine in the state of NC.

Meets requirements of the Moses Cone Health System Medical Staff by-laws and obtains the appropriate level of medical staff privileges.

The Practitioner must have a current, and valid DEA registration number, with no involuntary limitations on prescriptive authority (schedule limitations) resulting from DEA disciplinary actions.

Each Practitioner shall maintain in force professional liability insurance as determined by the Moses Cone Health System Medical Executive Committee and Board of Trustees; currently $1 million each incident and each occurrence, and $3 million aggregate. The Practitioner must provide proof of professional liability insurance coverage, with a current certificate of insurance or a current copy of the policy. The professional liability insurance coverage shall be with a company approved by the North Carolina Insurance Commission and otherwise satisfactory to the Board of Trustees.

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