Physician / Internal Medicine / Kansas / Locum or Permanent / Internal Medicine/Pediatric Physician opening in SE Kansas on OK border Job

Internal Medicine/Pediatric Physician

Seeking a full-time BE/BC Internal Medicine/Pediatric Physician. This position is part of the medical clinical team and is responsible for delivering preventive, diagnostic, treatment, patient education, and referral care rendered by the center. This position is accountable for the delivery and quality of all services provided by the provider and any supervised mid-level providers. Participates in quality improvement initiatives as assigned by the medical director.

Job Description

• Provides complete, comprehensive outpatient care for patients including health examinations and treatment of medical conditions, to include follow-up of problems detected.
• Responsible for managing acute and chronic illness, routine care through care plans that are coordinated, when appropriate, with the patient's behavioral health provider.
• Responsible for making appropriate referrals to internal disciplines and/or external resources/agencies for additional services required.
• Prescribes medications for patients for treatment of conditions, as indicated.
• Provides clinical consultation to other providers within as needed.
• Oversees mid-level providers responsible for providing medical services, as assigned.
• Oversees medical students, as assigned.
• Responsible for accurate, timely, and clear medical record documentation.
• Provides appropriate follow-up with clinical support staff to include telephone/written correspondence (e.g., inform patients of test results).
• Provides clear written and oral communication to patients/guardians and employees.
• Participates in an on-call system for after-hours care and care for inpatient population, as assigned.
• Ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of a potential action.
• Assures that the medical/clinical policies as related to the health services of the center are current and accurate.

Requirements

• Full licensure to practice medicine in the State of Kansas and/or Oklahoma.
• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.
• Completion of residency in appropriate specialty.
• Board Certified in appropriate specialty.
• A strong community/public health orientation, preferred.
• Commitment to serving the underserved.

Community Overview

This community offers a charming small-town atmosphere with a strong sense of community and affordable living. The area provides access to outdoor activities and a slower pace of life while being conveniently located near larger cities like Tulsa, OK and Joplin, MO for additional amenities.