Physician

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Job Information

Title:

Physician

Market Range:

HS24

Approved Date:

4/14/2021 1:42:59 PM

FLSA:

Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

P4

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 4

Job Code:

100584

Job Family:

Health Services

Sub Family:

Clinical Care

Primary Purpose

Performs professional medical work providing direct patient care including the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients. Employees serve in a variety of medical roles including primary care, internal medicine, pediatrics or OB/GYN. Manages all patients and conditions within their scope of responsibility. Serves scheduled patients as well as walk-ins and add-ons. Performs telephone consultation and administrative tasks associated with the administration of medical care. Participates in quality improvement activities. Medically supervises advance practice providers, nurses and other staff on the care management team.

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Performs initial and periodic exams and assessments. Discusses/obtains history and background. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and diseases. Orders and obtains testing, labs, and x-rays as indicated. Delivers or supervises treatment. Completes all associated documentation within the electronic health record based on established guidelines.

1

40%

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Reviews findings on chart and discusses with provider, offers recommendations or changes to plan. Provides specific exams or medical follow-ups. Assists with diagnosis and treatments.

2

30%

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Prescribes medications. Orders testing and labs. Follows up with patients and/or family. Discusses plan with team members. Refers patients to specialists as needed.

3

10%

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Attends team meetings and patient conferences. Participates in discussions of Best Practice recommendations. Maintains licensure and certification requirements. Keeps abreast of new protocols, procedures and practices through journals, workshops, and self-study. Maintains CPR, PALS, OSHA certifications. Obtains 8 hours per year customer service and cultural diversity training.

4

20%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

P4

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 4

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Plans and manages execution of large projects that span a Division or multiple Work Groups OR works as an independent technical expert within a Medical or Scientific Discipline.

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Works independently with minimal direction. Viewed as subject matter expert within discipline.

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Provides measurable input into new processes, standards and/or operational plans that impact Division results.

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Responsible for making moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or standards to enhance performance of the Work Group.

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Propose new ideas and creative solutions to existing problems and/or work areas.

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Works to influence parties within and outside of the Work Group and Division regarding projects and procedures.  May have responsibility for communicating with external parties and senior leaders.

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Typically responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within Division or the Work Group.

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May manage projects at this level, requiring responsibility for the delegation of work and the review of others' work products

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Requires deep knowledge of discipline typically obtained through advanced education combined with extensive experience. Typically viewed as having a specialty within a discipline. May have broad knowledge of project management.

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Within Medical or Scientific Disciplines, typically requires a doctoral degree and post-doctoral training.

Qualifications

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Doctorate in Medicine

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Three years of experience and must have completed appropriate residency

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NC Medical Board licensure

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Medical license/certification in specialist field

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DEA registration

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Hospital credentialing or eligibility

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Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted

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Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of general, preventive medicine and of the techniques involved.

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Skill in assessing, treating and diagnosing a variety of diseases and injuries in the practice of an applicable specialty of medicine

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Ability to assess and interpret laboratory results, clinical data and information relative to the patient’s condition.

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Critical thinking skills and interpersonal skills to build effective partnering relationships with other physicians, physician extenders, nurses and other staff. Ablility to present ideas and concepts effectively. Ability to work independently in a time oriented environment. Ability to analyze problems and issues from a variety of perspectives and understand the legal, reimbursement and impact. 

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Ability to compile clear and concise notes for patient's charts and to make oral presentations of cases in medical conferences

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Ability to supervise and guide work performance of residents and mid-level practitioners.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above 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.

Competencies

Analysis

Examines data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems.

Caring

Demonstrates responsibility for the image and effectiveness of the organization.

Consulting

Applies knowledge of policies and procedures in the area of work to advise others across the organization on critical issues.

Interpersonal Skills

Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.  Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.  Perceives, assesses, and positively influences one's own and other individuals’ emotions.

Good Judgment

Makes decisions authoritatively and wisely, after adequately contemplating various available courses of action.

Listening

Understands and learns from what others say.

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

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

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize the work schedules of others to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have significant impact on a department's credibility, operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting and/or negotiating

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X