Family Practice - Without OB Physician

Job ID : 11733 Practice Details

• Provide quality care to patients according to clinical medical protocols
• Initiate an appropriate assessment of patient's health status, ranging from focused to comprehensive, depending upon the setting;
• Provide and manage comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, common health problems, such as infections, influenza and pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses for patients of all ages;
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary;
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients;
• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention and educate patients about preventative measures to avoid illness;
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work;
• Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary;
• Prescribe medication in accordance with Nebraska statue and professional practice guidelines;
• Immunize patients to protect them from preventable diseases;
• Participate in formulating, interpreting, implementing, and evaluating objectives, policies, and procedures;
• Assist with quality improvement activities as required and participates in Quality Assurance and Utilization Reviews;
• Perform diagnostic tests and procedures and therapeutic procedures, within the scope of practice, including but not limited to venipuncture; intradermal tests; intramuscular and subcutaneous injections; electro-cardiogram; application of dressings and bandages; administration of medications; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; auditory screening; visual screening; and aseptic techniques;
• Analyze accumulated health information and collects additional observational, interview, historical, physical examination, and diagnostic data, modifying treatment as appropriate;
• Have a working knowledge of ICD10, CPT and HCPCS coding and managed care, and be available for training as necessary;
• Maintain and complete patients health records or charts legibly, concisely and close it within 48 hours and / or by the end of serviced week;
• Participate in the on-call / weekend rotation schedule as needed;
• Be flexible to work between different sites

Recruiter's Insight

The Housing Market. This 3,003 sq ft, 5 bedroom; 5 bath home is a stunning one owner home in highly desired Northbrook neighborhood on large corner lot. This custom home features beautiful woodwork and built-ins throughout, huge eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry, tile floor, eating bar, and informal dining area. Impressive great room with beams, pillars, fireplace, floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinetry and sound system. This home can be yours for $475,000.

The Community. The community is blessed with clean air, safe neighborhoods, no traffic jams and plenty of sunshine. Columbus is only 80 miles from Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska, so the benefits of big city entertainment, major airports and a key Big Ten conference university (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) are just a short drive away.

The Employer. This community hospital is a nonprofit, Joint Commission-accredited, acute care facility characterized by our family-centered care, community involvement and progressive ideas in health care.

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