Medical Director - Galax, VA

Job Description

Job Description

FM / IM / EM - Physician

POSITION TYPE : Physician

SPECIALTY UNIT : FM / IM / EM / Geriatric

LOCATION :  Galax, VA

SHIFT :  1-2 Days / Week

JOB TYPE : Part-Time - Permanent (Can offer Full Time if willing to work at different facilities)

Job Summary :

We are looking for a compassionate Physician to provide long-term, comprehensive care to our LTAC / SNF / Assisted Living patients and manage both common and complex diseases. You should be able to effectively diagnose patients and suggest a successful course of treatment. We are looking for an Internist that will develop long-lasting, rewarding relationships with their / our patients.

Responsibilities :

• Consult with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, such as bacterial and viral infections, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes.
• Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Monitoring patients' conditions and progress, and re-evaluating treatments, as necessary.
• Provide health and wellness advice to patients, including diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Immunize patients against preventable diseases.
• Maintain detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests, and / or treatments prescribed, and test results.
• Refer patients to other medical specialists, when necessary.
• Provide support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
• Prepare official health documents or records, when necessary.
• Conduct research into the testing and development of new medications, methods of treatment, or procedures to prevent or control illness, disease, or injury.

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