Job description
The Medical Doctor (MD) diagnoses patient conditions using examinations and tests. Based on findings, this position prescribes treatment and medications to attempt to heal any illnesses or injuries. As a Centra MD, this position provides leadership and builds strong working relationships with other physicians, staff, patients, visitors, community members, and other stakeholders. This position is key to providing our community excellent Care for Life.
Required Education: Completion of medical degree and residency training in a primary care specialty from an American Medical Association- (AMA) approved program or other schools with credentials approved by the Medical Staff and Board of Centra
Required Certifications and Licensures: MD/DO with certification by an American Board of Medical Specialists (ABM) board in physician's primary specialty
Examines patient to obtain information on medical condition and risk
Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury
Makes referrals to other physicians, specialists, therapists or hospitals when appropriate
Orders, performs, and interprets tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition
Collects, records, and maintains patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results
Analyzes patient's medical history to verify medical necessity and to determine best procedure and/or recommendations
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary
Explains procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients
Designs individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments
Meets or exceeds CMS requirements and requirements all other applicable regulatory requirements and standards
Dictates and completes charting in electronic medical reports per Centra policy
Performs all aspects of professional services for assigned service as required
Other duties as assigned
In addition to the above, Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency Faculty will:
Prepares and delivers educational lectures to residency students in both conference settings and in individual sessions at the bedside
Prepares materials for laboratory activities and course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records
Evaluates and grades students' class work, practicum work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers
Assists with developing residency curriculum including rotation schedules, educational goals, and objectives