Medical Director - Outer Banks, NC

Physician

POSITION TYPE: FM/IM/EM/Geriatrics MD/DO - Medical Director

SPECIALTY UNIT: LTC/LTAC/SNF

LOCATION: Nags Head, NC

SHIFT: One 8 hour day or Two 4-hour days/week

JOB TYPE: Part-Time Permanent

Job Summary:

We are looking for a compassionate Physician to provide long-term, comprehensive care to our 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.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Comprehensive Malpractice Coverage
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

• Current Internal Medicine Doctor license in state of practice required.
• Completion of 3 to 7 years internship and clinical residency program in Internal Medicine.
• Physician must be BC/BE.
• Five (5) plus years of experience.
• The ability to communicate information in layman terms to patients and/or their families.
• Is compassionate and warm towards patients.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Outstanding research and analytical skills.