Pulmonology Critical Care Physician - Pulmonary and Sleep Specialists - Riverside Medical Group - Newport News, Virginia
Riverside Health System
- Newport News, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provides patient care services as part of a healthcare team.
- Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of treatment plans
- Consults with other members of the healthcare team when appropriate.
- Instructs patients and family members regarding treatment.
- Independently and in collaboration with physician(s) and interdisciplinary team members, provides comprehensive clinical and organizational direction and leadership to the healthcare provider team in the care of patients.
- Performs comprehensive history and physical assessment.
- Documents findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings.
- Orders and interprets the appropriate diagnostic labs and tests.
- Forms medical diagnoses based on history, assessment, and diagnostic findings.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates treatment plans.
- Prescribes and recommends pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Initiates appropriate specialty consultations referrals when requisite.
- Initiates and evaluates clinical pathways and protocols.
- Collaborates with Attendings and/or Fellows regarding admissions and community transfers.
- Recognizes acute/emergent situations requiring immediate responsiveness and initiates life-saving interventions, alerting the interdisciplinary team members for assistance.
- Recognizes and incorporates age-specific requirements, communicates plan of care with patients and families.
- Advocates for patients and family members in educational needs, treatment options, participation in care and ethical issues and patient rights with recognition and consideration of the diverse needs of the individual/family
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information
- Demonstrates respect to all within the institution and community.
- Demonstrates leadership abilities in the development, mentorship, and empowerment of others within the healthcare community.
- Utilizes research and Evidence-Based practice in the delivery of patient care.
- Identifies needs, variations, and interventions to ensure and improve quality care.
- Maintains compliance and regulatory documentation for the purposes of administration and reimbursement.
Licensed Medical Doctor – State of Virginia
Board Certified or Board Eligible
Critical care board certification is required.RequiredMeet comprehensive and professional standardsHave a current, valid state of Virginia medical license or be eligible for oneHave a valid DEA controlled substance registrationQualifications:Ability to make independent decisions regarding patient care.Ability to document appropriately and communicate with appropriate parties in a timely manner.Ability to complete charts in a timely manner.Experienced in diagnosis and treatment of common medical conditions
Basic working knowledge of managed care and Medicare population
Pleasant speaking voice and demeanor
Excellent communication skills
Professional appearance.Other specialties and services:More about Riverside, a great place to work
We are one of the area's larger employers, with about 10,000 team members. More than 2,300 have worked here 10 years or more! Riverside has been certified by the Great Place to Work organization since 2017.