Job Title: Physician

Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

City/State: Kingston, NY

Category: Physicians

Department: Mental Health

Union: No

Position: Per Diem

Hours: Variable

Shift: Variable

Req #: 39512

Hiring Range: $135-$150/hour

Job Details:

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the management and delivery of specialized medical services. Areas of responsibility include the planning of a health care program related to the physician's specialty with emphasis upon preventive health measures; the diagnostic and treatment of patients within the specialty area; the coordination of the physician's specialty with other medical disciplines and with other members of the health care team. Supervision may be exercised over a few technical, medical, or clerical employees.

Responsibilities:

  • Plans the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up procedures for the health care team assigned to the specialty, including routine laboratory procedures
  • Takes medical histories
  • Performs physical examinations
  • Prescribes treatment and/or medication
  • Decides on case disposition, i.e., return visits, laboratory tests, nursing follow-up, referral to other specialties, etc.
  • When appropriate, prepares a health care plan for the patient with the appropriate member of health care team (public health nurse, community worker, social workers, or other disciplines, if required)
  • Reviews patient records periodically to insure proper completion of the patient's chart and medical care
  • Attends patient case conferences
  • Participates in continuing education by attending appropriate meetings, conferences and lectures
  • Carries out assigned responsibilities as a member of the staff of the backup hospital
  • Maintains community relations to insure effect and responsive treatment services.
Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

Training in Addiction Medicine / Addiction Psychiatry

Education:

A New York licensed physician has completed a program of medical education and received the doctor of medicine (M.D.)

Licenses / Certifications:

Possession of a current, valid license, issued by the New York State Education Department, to practice medicine.

About Us:

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC