Position description:
First Care Medical Clinic is looking for a Medical Doctor to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. As a Medical Doctor, you will be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a Medical Doctor includes creating care plans, supervising extenders, conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ overall health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. You should have experience in all of the following specialties: internal medicine, primary care, acute care, neonatal care, pediatrics, family health, women’s health. With that said, we do hire both new graduates and tenured providers here at our practice. As a Medical Doctor, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills, and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.
We have seven total locations. In North Carolina we have two locations in Charlotte, one in Monroe, one in Albemarle, one in Locust and one in Gastonia. In South Carolina we have one location in Rock Hill.
Responsibilities:
· Perform physical exams and patient observations.
· Record patient medical histories and symptoms.
· Create patient care plans and contribute to existing plans.
· Order, perform, and interpret lab tests, x-rays, EKGs, and other diagnostic studies
· Monitor and operate medical equipment.
· Detect changes in a patient’s health and change treatment plans as necessary.
· Evaluate responses to treatments and medications.
· Educating and guiding patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits
· Emphasizing preventative care and disease management.
· Provide preventive care, including screening and immunizations
· Prescribe drugs for acute and chronic illnesses
· Examine patients and their medical records
· Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
· Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
· Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
· Prescribe medications
· Maintain accurate records and schedules
· Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
· Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
· Oversee patients’ overall health
· Promote good health practices
· Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
Qualifications Desired:
· Must be proficient with medical instruments and equipment required by the work.
· Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology.
· Ability to communicate effectively, in verbal and written form, with retail and medical partners at various levels, patients, family members, physicians and representatives of the community.
· Sound understanding of all federal and state regulations including HIPAA and OSHA.
· Experience providing primary care as a family nurse practitioner.
· Knowledge of disease prevention.
Education Requirement(s):
· An M.D. from an accredited medical school.
· A current medical license.
· Previous clinical experience beyond the required residency.
· Board certification in a relevant specialization preferred.
· A detail-oriented and compassionate approach with patients and staff
· Strong leadership and organization skills
· A well-developed ability to solve problems on their feet.
· A high degree of physical stamina and dexterity is needed to perform various treatments and accurately administer medications.
Experience Required:
Minimum 1 year to 5 years, but new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Reports to:
Executive Officers/MD’s
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $80.00 - $160.23 per hour
Benefits:
Medical specialties:
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
- Urgent Care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- Weekends as needed
Language:
License/Certification:
- Civil Surgeon Designation (Required)
- Medical License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person