Urgent Care physician job in West Virginia : *Overview*-

* Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment. Performs therapeutic procedures such as I&D, splinting, suturing, managing infection, and wound care.
* Documenting/Charting patient information in line with current policies and procedures.
* Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. Communicates with patients regarding testing results, follow-up care, and additional information.
* Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
* Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
* Follows established policies, procedures, objectives, and recommended referral practices.
* Orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interpret test results for deviation from normal.
* Orientation and training of new practitioners when necessary.
* Supervision of midlevel practitioners when appropriate and abide by all associated rules and regulations.

*Duration of Service*-on-going

*What is required for credentialing-*

* Background Screening and drug test required prior to start, administered by staffing agency, credentialing completed by UnitedHealth Group.
* Graduate of an Accredited School of Medicine, currently licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners. Must have and maintain a DEA license with no restrictions. A minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in an emergency medicine, urgent care, or ambulatory care setting.
* Knowledge of computerized information systems used in business applications and clinical management systems (EMR). Relevant drugs and their chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. Non-pharmaceutical patient care aids, their applicable uses, and relevance to patient care.
* Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Accreditation and certification requirements and the ability to maintain all appropriate licenses. Urgent and occupational medicine fields. Professional communication principles and practices including business letter writing and advanced report preparation knowledge.
* Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations including the requirements of the HIPAA and OSHA and applicable state rules and regulations pertinent to medical practices.
* Ability to perform duties in accordance with the customary rules of ethics and conduct of the applicable State Board of Medicine and other such regulating bodies. Prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. Interpret the application of OSHA and HIPAA laws. Maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards. ?

*Required Certifications-*

* Graduate of an Accredited School of Medicine,
* currently licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners.
* Must have and maintain a DEA license with no restrictions.
* A minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in an emergency medicine, urgent care, or ambulatory care setting.

Are any specific health screens required? Yes, upon request

Variable shift start/end time- 7 days a week from the hours of 8AM-8PM. Open on holidays except-Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Dress Code- Scrubs-Navy Blue

Where is the work to be performed? Onsite. Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. Also requires travel to multiple centers.

Will they be asked to travel- Yes, this is a float position; they will be floating from clinic to clinic based on the needs of the market. Within all centers in VA.
Beckley1709 Harper Rd.BeckleyWV25801Beckley Crossing520 Beckley Crossing Shopping CenterBeckleyWV25801Charleston5430 MacCorkle Ave. SECharlestonWV25304Charleston - Patrick Street Bridge1416 MacCorkle Ave. SWCharlestonWV25303Clarksburg, Emily Dr101 Emily Dr.ClarksburgWV26301Elkins, Randolph Ave613 Randolph Ave.ElkinsWV26241Elm Grove10 Elm Grove Crossing MallWheelingWV26003Fayetteville, Maple Ln5447 Maple Ln.Suite BFayettevilleWV25840Glen Dale, Wheeling Ave1585 Wheeling Ave.Glen DaleWV26038Huntington3120 US Route 60HuntingtonWV25705Huntington West10 Adams Ave.HuntingtonWV25701Lewisburg1560 Jefferson St. NLewisburgWV24901Logan, Enterprise Dr123 Enterprise Dr.LoganWV25601Martinsburg Commons83 Retail Commons Pkwy.MartinsburgWV25403Morgantown, Maple Dr956 Maple Dr.MorgantownWV26505Parkersburg1500 Grand Central Ave.Suite 115ViennaWV26105Princeton277 Greasy Ridge Rd.PrincetonWV24740South Charleston4812 MacCorkle Ave. SWCharlestonWV25309South Parkersburg2832 Pike St.Suite 1ParkersburgWV26101Summersville, Webster Rd5870 Webster Rd.Suite 101SummersvilleWV26651Teays Valley563 WV Route 34HurricaneWV25526Weirton218 Three Springs Dr.WeirtonWV26062Wheeling620 National Rd.Suite 300WheelingWV26003

What type of interview process is preferred? Phone screening
Board Certified or Board Eligible Medical Doctor with or w/o US residency with current US work visa.