Job Description
Job Title:Staff Internal Medicine Physician
Department:Clinical Services
Reports To:Medical Director
FLSA Status:Exempt
SUMMARY
Assists in planning and implementation of primary health care service delivery according to the
health plan and written protocols. Provides primary, secondary and tertiary care, including
counseling and referral within the context of a multidisciplinary team concept.
Diagnoses and treats variety of diseases and injuries in general practice.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history.
Examines patient to determine general physical condition.
Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on
patient’s condition.
Analyzes reports and finding of tests and of examination, and diagnoses condition.
Administers or prescribes treatments and drugs.
Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize patients form communicable diseases.
Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
Reports deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
Performs minor surgery, i.e., sutures minor injuries and lacerations.
Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school,
consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.
Provides comprehensive care through the implementation of the health care plan and written
protocols.
Maintains clinical tracking data for continuity of care.
Delegates specific tasks to other team members while retaining responsibility for results.
Assists the Clinical Services Director in the planning, management and evaluation of the delivery of
quality health care.
Provides continuity of care by obtaining full hospital privileges.
Functions independently as a cooperative primary care team member.
Actively participates in local, state and national medical committees and associations.
Participates in QA Patient Management Review Committees.
Records on the medical record using the POMR System.
Maintains current medical records in the clinic and the hospital.
Participates in In-Service Education and community education programs to keep self and
community abreast of the changes in medical practice.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises nursing and other support staff. May be perception for Adult Nurse Practitioner and/or
Physician Assistant.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Medical Degree from an accredited school and current license to practice medicine in the State of
Mississippi.
Must have completed a residency for board eligibility and/or certification.
Must be knowledgeable in the principles of practice management.
Must have the ability to care for people throughout the life cycle (16 years and up).
Must be sensitive to the needs of people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Must give the same level of importance of health maintenance and disease prevention as cure and
restoration.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to
the most sensitive inquires or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or
innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and
presentations on controvesial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or board of
directors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions,
percentages, area circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and
geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical
problem. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical
notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete
variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Currently licensed in the State of Mississippi to practice medicine.
Must have completed a residency program for board eligibility and/or certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk
and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, and crouch. The
employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to
25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne
particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, chemicals,
outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the
work environment is usually moderate.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history.
Examines patient to determine general physical condition.
Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on
patient’s condition.
Analyzes reports and finding of tests and of examination, and diagnoses condition.
Administers or prescribes treatments and drugs.
Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize patients form communicable diseases.
Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
Reports deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
Performs minor surgery, i.e., sutures minor injuries and lacerations.
Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school,
consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.
Provides comprehensive care through the implementation of the health care plan and written
protocols.
Maintains clinical tracking data for continuity of care.
Delegates specific tasks to other team members while retaining responsibility for results.
Assists the Clinical Services Director in the planning, management and evaluation of the delivery of
quality health care.
Provides continuity of care by obtaining full hospital privileges.
Functions independently as a cooperative primary care team member.
Actively participates in local, state and national medical committees and associations.
Participates in QA Patient Management Review Committees.
Records on the medical record using the POMR System.
Maintains current medical records in the clinic and the hospital.
Participates in In-Service Education and community education programs to keep self and
community abreast of the changes in medical practice.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises nursing and other support staff. May be perception for Adult Nurse Practitioner and/or
Physician Assistant.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Medical Degree from an accredited school and current license to practice medicine in the State of
Mississippi.
Must have completed a residency for board eligibility and/or certification.
Must be knowledgeable in the principles of practice management.
Must have the ability to care for people throughout the life cycle (16 years and up).
Must be sensitive to the needs of people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Must give the same level of importance of health maintenance and disease prevention as cure and
restoration.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to
the most sensitive inquires or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or
innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and
presentations on controvesial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or board of
directors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions,
percentages, area circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and
geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical
problem. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical
notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete
variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Currently licensed in the State of Mississippi to practice medicine.
Must have completed a residency program for board eligibility and/or certification.
Benefits
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching up to 3%
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation and sick leave)
• Vision insurance