Physician

Summary:

Provides high quality medical care to patients and their families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention, as well as the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases

Responsibilities:

Provide medical patient care by examining, diagnosing and treating clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs Educate patients (and families) on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to patients and families, as well as determine need for referrals based on examination and patient needs Determine level of urgency of follow-up, referral and consultation appointments Exercise final medical judgment in all issues of health care Prescribe medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients Order studies, tests and ancillary services Document all serves in patient's electronic medical record Review on a regular basis long-term cases that require ongoing medical attention Consult with Medical Director and other professionals on staff, as needed, regarding patient care, assessment and education issue Participate in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other established patient care programs as established Provide clinical oversight to a medical staff, including a medical assistant Assist in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations

Other information:

Education and Experience

MD or DO degree
RI Medical Licensure
Completed three years of Internal Medicine residency training
Board Certified or Board Eligible
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certification

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care, USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union