Physician - Hofmann

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Company: LifePoint Health

Location: Gallatin, TN 37066

Description:

Description

As a physician in an affiliated medical practice, provides medical services to patients in an assigned area as

agreed upon through employment agreement

Reports to: Market Director - Physician Practices

FLSA: Exempt, Non-Exempt PRN/PT

Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge

planning with Case Manager for admitted patients.

Documents patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given.

Recommends, participates in, and actively works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost

effectiveness of care provided to patients throughout the organization.

Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for

patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical

staff and hospital.

Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.

Develops and oversees the patient care plan in connection with entire clinical care team.

Works to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care, in a timely, effective, service-oriented

manner.

Provides care in the context of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision making, and the right to self-determination.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy X Required per Employment Agreement

Required Skills:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be

able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Computer skills required

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross - Required If not current upon

hire, must be obtained within 30 days of start date.

Licenses: Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy in the State of Tennessee - Required per Employment

Agreement

Minimum Work Experience:

Experience as required by specialty of practice - Required per Employment Agreement

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