Surgery - General Physician. Job in Gettysburg Gr8Jobs

General Summary Provides a wide range of preventive and acute health care services to individuals of all ages. The Physician performs acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of medical therapeutic or corrective measures.

Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions:

Exercise autonomy in clinical decision-making Diagnose and treat many common acute and chronic problems Prescribe and manage medications and other therapies Provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic health services Perform physical exams and health histories Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies Perform procedures as applicable to specialty Practice in collaboration with all members of the health care team and refers to other providers when necessary Engage in research, education, patient advocacy, and administrative activities Acts as an educator to mid-levels, nursing, and administrative staff within the office Dictates, reviews, and completes medical record upon completion of applicable visit or procedure Obtains necessary CME credits in order to maintain necessary state licensure Participates in monthly provider and staff meetings and other requested meetings Assigns appropriate CPT and ICD9 codes to office and inpatient visits Responds to messages and phone calls in a prompt and timely fashion

Common Expectations:

Participates in Medical Staff activities as required and/or as requested. Observes the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Hospital and the Medical Staff. Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required. Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation. Required for

All Jobs:

Performs other related duties as identified. WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program. WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Physical Demands:

Standing

• Frequently Walking
• Frequently Sitting
• Occasionally Carrying/Lifting
• Occasionally (50lbs) Pushing/Pulling
• Occasionally (50lbs) Kneeling/Crouching
• Occasionally Reaching
• Occasionally Talking
• Frequently Hearing
• Frequently Repetitive Motions
• Occasionally Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

• Occasionally Working Environment:

  Occupational Hazards
• Exposure Bloodborne Pathogen

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Exposure Qualifications Minimum Education:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Required Licenses:

Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required Courses and Training:

Boarded in appropriate specialty. Upon Hire Required and Completion of a residency.

Upon Hire Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Teaching skills. Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Working knowledge of medical terminology. Good phone skills. Excellent Customer Service. Organized, sets priorities, and able to multi-task.