Emergency Medicine Physician - New Orleans Louisiana

Company: Elite Heathcare
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Posted On: 05/01/2024

Job Description Plaquemines Medical Center is looking for a reliable Physician to provide emergent and non-emergent healthcare services to the residents of Plaquemines Parish. The Physician provides medical assessments and evaluations, provides treatment for urgent and routine medical issues, supervises medical treatment for chronic medical conditions, and participates in organizational initiatives to help prevent diseases and injuries of patients in a correctional setting. The Physician will work with the primary healthcare team to provide patients with primary medical care services. OccMed/ER experience is highly preferred. Responsibilities -- Order laboratory and radiology tests and refer patients to specialists when appropriate -- Analyze reports, test results, medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and propose treatment options -- Prescribe pharmaceuticals, medications and treatment regimens for medical conditions -- Discuss potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients -- Provide advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing -- Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives -- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws -- Record complete, timely and legible medical records Skills -- Current MD Licensure in Louisiana. -- Louisiana CDS and Federal DEA License -- Board Certification in required specialty is highly preferred. -- Copy of professional license (DCA) (front and back) -- A Copy of valid and current BLS and ACLS card (American Heart Association)(front & back) -- DOT/CDL Medical Examiners certification is required. (Company will assist in obtaining if needed). -- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers. -- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service. -- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices. -- Ability to build rapport with patients and provide a compassionate and caring demeanor. -- Familiarity with medical terminology. -- Excellent computer proficiency (eClinicalWorks, MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook). Employment Type: Contract Salary: $90 - $115 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No More...

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