BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB A qualified physician practicing within the scope of the Tennessee regulations managing medical aspects of patient care through written medical protocols. REPORTS TO • Practice Administrator & Provider JOB REQUIREMENTS Supervisory Responsibilities: YES Minimum Education: MD Required License/Certification Required: Current DEA and DPS certificate of registration. Minimum Work Experience: 1 year experience in pediatrics preferred. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Active listening, critical thinking and the ability to reflect a professional and caring persona for patients and families. • Knowledge of ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques. • Effective verbal and written communication skills. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs. Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues. • Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs. • Records physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition. • Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures. • Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff. Orders studies, test and ancillary services. • Maintains legible, accurate, and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with regulatory standards. • Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues • Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients. May refer patients to specialized health resources for treatment. Orders appropriate diagnostic screening tests according to protocol. • Approaches patients and provides care in a developmentally appropriate manner. Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population in the practice while administering quality patient care. • Educates patients and/or families about preventive care, immunizations, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations • Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral. • Shares knowledge and skills with colleagues to enhance professional development. • Analyzes new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or "hands-on training" and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice. • Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested. • Respectfully uses hospital resources and time appropriately, avoiding miss-use, abuse or waste. • Consistently optimizes time efficiently and effectively, and serves as a role model/resource for others. • Promptly, thoroughly and accurately records applicable patient charges to ensure appropriate billing of services. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. • Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required. Come work where you can make a difference everyday.