Urgent Care- Physician
Newport, RI - USA
Job Summary
Job Type:
RegularScheduled Hours:
32.5Job Description:
St. Elizabeth Physicians is seeking a Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine physician to join our growing wellrespected Urgent Care team. This position is supported by our awardwinning hospital system St. Elizabeth Healthcare and offers the opportunity to practice in a collaborative environment with a strong and established referral base.
Position Overview
The Urgent Care Physician provides highquality patientfocused care in a teambased clinical setting. This role is highly visible and plays a key part in creating a positive experience for patients colleagues and the community.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate diagnose treat and educate patients presenting for urgent care services
Prescribe medications and develop appropriate treatment plans
Collaborate with physicians advanced practice providers nursing and support staff to deliver coordinated care
Maintain a professional welcoming presence with patients families and team members both in person and by phone
Support operational administrative and organizational goals of St. Elizabeth Physicians
Contribute to a culture focused on quality service excellence and financial stewardship
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine residency program
Eligible for medical licensure in the state of practice
Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine
Board certification must be maintained with no lapse longer than one year
Certification must be recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association
St. Elizabeth Physicians is a physician ledmulti-specialty physician group organization consisting of517 physicians 334 advanced practice providersand more than2000 non-provider are very proud of our culture around physician wellness and our high physician engagement and satisfaction scores. St. Elizabeth Physicians serves more than409000patients in our more than121conveniently located practices in Kentucky Indiana and partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare we are transforming how care is delivered in our region.
We are a mission and values driven organization focused on patient-centered care accountability community innovation teamwork and excellence. St. Elizabeth is a regional healthcare provider continually recognized as one of the nations best. Our mission is to ensure our patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care - anywhere. St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race color sex religion national origin ancestry disability age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.
Required Experience:
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About Company
St. Elizabeth Healthcare offers personalized care for your health and wellness needs—home to Edgewood, Kentucky’s #1 hospital.