Sobre esta vaga de Primary Care Physician, Geriatrician na Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians
Job Description:
Program Summary
Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care’s Extended Care Community Program (ECCP) provides patients with personalized, high quality medical care within rehabilitation and long-term facilities. We provide patients with the essential medical care during their stay and support them in transitioning back to their primary care physician upon discharge home or to another appropriate care setting. ECCP physicians and nurse practitioners are board-certified seasoned caregivers who are committed to working with patients, families, as well as the facilities' team members, to provide comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
This role is an employment model position in the Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. (HMFP)
Job Summary: Reports to the Extended Care Community Program’s medical director and (director of operations?). The primary care physician role for the Extended Care Community Program is responsible for providing medical care services at skilled nursing facilities, rest homes, assisted livings and home settings. The physician will be responsible with working collaboratively with ECCP nurse practitioner(s) and interdisciplinary teams at the skilled nursing facilities.
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of this position.
Primary Responsibilities:
Must be familiar with applicable state and federal regulations, i.e. CMS, JCAHO, related to care in skilled nursing facility. Understanding of systems of care delivery, environment and culture in the skilled nursing facility. Assist facilities in maintaining regulatory compliance and ensure that services provided are consistent with current standards of medical practice. Work collaboratively with all care teams, nursing, rehabilitation specialists, pharmacists, hospices in the care management of skilled nursing patients. Provide after-hours backup phone support to ECCP on-call nurse practitioners. Participate in departmental quarterly meetings by participating in presentations, case studies. Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, family meetings and other clinical meetings. Obtain health history and perform physical examinations utilizing medical instruments and equipment. Order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on a patient’s condition. Analyze reports and findings of tests and examinations, and diagnose condition of patient. Accurately diagnose and treat a wide-range of acute and chronic diseases and injuries Administer or prescribe treatments and medications appropriate to a patient’s diagnosis. Prescribe medications in accordance with state and federal statutes and professional practice guidelines. Promote health by advising patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease. Prepare records and reports as required in support of services rendered in accordance with established procedures. Counsel patient and, if appropriate, family on diagnosis and treatment plans to ensure understanding and follow-through. Make referrals to specialists when appropriate for a patient's condition and treatment. Support BIDHC culture and promote team-based delivery of patient care.
Requirements
Graduate degree from an accredited School of Medicine and Residency Program Qualified candidates should be board-certified/board-eligible in internal medicine or family medicine with a focus on geriatric medicine. Must possess a valid medical license Demonstrated ability to use medical record systems to thoroughly and properly document patient visits.
ABOUT HMFP
Harvard Medical Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research. As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providers to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development and foster balance at work and home. HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughout BILH system and additional hospitals across Massachusetts.
Pay Range:
$250,000 - $290,000The base pay range reflects what Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation within this range may be determined based on several factors, including academic appointment, work experience, specialty training, geography of work location, anticipated productivity, FTE basis, and role expectations. In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which may include bonuses for productivity and quality HMFP also offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits program to eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement plan(s) with employer contributions.
