Community House Physician, Jackson West Medical Center, Full Time, 2nd Shift
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- Physician Staff
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- Jan 19, 2024 Post Date
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- 197924 Requisition #
Position Summary:
Community House Physician provides assistance to the surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Obtains history and physical on all patients within 24 hours of admission or prior to surgery or other invasive procedures. All history and physicals must be authenticated by an attending physician.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Participates in call schedule and reports for duty within 30 minute response time for surgical and/or OB cases. Completes unusual occurrence report in accordance with P&P. Performs medical assistant duties using appropriate skills and equipment in accordance with P&P. Establishes priorities and organizes work in a logical sequence. Stocks and monitors supplies and Operating Room cabinets. Demonstrates knowledge of and applies principles of aseptic technique and maintains vigilance for breaks. Practices bio-hazardous waste separation according to P&P. Demonstrates knowledge of special laboratory procedures and assists in performance of such procedures. Assists as needed with transporting patients on stretchers, beds, to and from the OR, GI, AMSU, nursing floors as needed including to/from OR table. Practices appropriate techniques to protect patient's skin status and position for surgery. Assists as required during patient preparation, hair clipping and positioning for surgery as needed. Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic agents and their impact on patient care; maintains awareness of proper body alignment throughout procedure. Maintains current knowledge on procedures, instruments, equipment; and integrates knowledge and skills into practice. Assists the surgeon during operative procedures by holding retractors, handling grafts, clipping sutures, etc. Performs additional related activities as assigned by the surgeon. Performs history and physical as needed on all patients within 24 hours and/or prior to surgical intervention. Performs other related duties as assigned. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
Community House Physician provides assistance to the surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Obtains history and physical on all patients within 24 hours of admission or prior to surgery or other invasive procedures. All history and physicals must be authenticated by an attending physician.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Participates in call schedule and reports for duty within 30 minute response time for surgical and/or OB cases. Completes unusual occurrence report in accordance with P&P. Performs medical assistant duties using appropriate skills and equipment in accordance with P&P. Establishes priorities and organizes work in a logical sequence. Stocks and monitors supplies and Operating Room cabinets. Demonstrates knowledge of and applies principles of aseptic technique and maintains vigilance for breaks. Practices bio-hazardous waste separation according to P&P. Demonstrates knowledge of special laboratory procedures and assists in performance of such procedures. Assists as needed with transporting patients on stretchers, beds, to and from the OR, GI, AMSU, nursing floors as needed including to/from OR table. Practices appropriate techniques to protect patient's skin status and position for surgery. Assists as required during patient preparation, hair clipping and positioning for surgery as needed. Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic agents and their impact on patient care; maintains awareness of proper body alignment throughout procedure. Maintains current knowledge on procedures, instruments, equipment; and integrates knowledge and skills into practice. Assists the surgeon during operative procedures by holding retractors, handling grafts, clipping sutures, etc. Performs additional related activities as assigned by the surgeon. Performs history and physical as needed on all patients within 24 hours and/or prior to surgical intervention. Performs other related duties as assigned. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
Experience:
Generally requires 1 to 3 years of related experience.
Education:
Florida licensed MD or D.O-or- Med school grad possessing and MD or D.O. degree and a Florida training license -or- Graduate of a foreign medical school and possession of an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or qualified to sit for the ECFMG exam.
License Certification:
Valid Florida licensed MD or D.O-or- Med school grad possessing and MD or D.O. degree and a Florida training license -or- Graduate of a foreign medical school and possession of an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or qualified to sit for the ECFMG exam. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
Knowledge Skill Abilities:
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Strong patient care orientation, self motivation, and good interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills, and the ability to work effectively as a team player are required. Ability to demonstrate literacy in using computerized information systems. Knowledge of instruments and procedures verified by skills checklist.
Physical Demands:
Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).
Work Environment:
Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).
Generally requires 1 to 3 years of related experience.
Education:
Florida licensed MD or D.O-or- Med school grad possessing and MD or D.O. degree and a Florida training license -or- Graduate of a foreign medical school and possession of an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or qualified to sit for the ECFMG exam.
License Certification:
Valid Florida licensed MD or D.O-or- Med school grad possessing and MD or D.O. degree and a Florida training license -or- Graduate of a foreign medical school and possession of an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or qualified to sit for the ECFMG exam. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
Knowledge Skill Abilities:
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Strong patient care orientation, self motivation, and good interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills, and the ability to work effectively as a team player are required. Ability to demonstrate literacy in using computerized information systems. Knowledge of instruments and procedures verified by skills checklist.
Physical Demands:
Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).
Work Environment:
Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).