Physician Internal Medicine - Competitive Salary

Job DescriptionInternal Medicine opening in northeast Georgia* Located in *Hartwell, GA - 61 miles from Greenville SC & 109 miles from Atlanta Full-time, permanent opening Employed position Non-profit Recognized patient-centered medical home (PCMH) Competitive compensation and benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance along with a few other ancillary benefits Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Corporate Holidays, and Disability Benefits 403 (b) retirement investment plan Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities* Employee assistance and hardship programs, plus so much more!Essential Duties and Responsibilities ((include, but are not limited to, the following) Elicits and records information about patient's medical history utilizing the established electronic medical record software system Orders, oversees and interprets various tests, analyses and diagnostic images Makes diagnosis and prescribes care, treatment, and medications for patient condition Performs specific minor outpatient surgeries and procedures Documents patient charts in a timely and appropriate manner Adheres to all established quality protocols Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioner for specialized treatment Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, lifestyle modification and methods for prevention of disease Hospitalizes and treats patients in local hospitals, if required Supervises clinical components at site Assists with medical in-service training for staff Provides back-up coverage for other sites Serves on appropriate organization committees and teams Participates in community health promotion projects Attends local medical conferences and meetings Participates in the corporation's Quality Assurance Program and adheres to all established quality protocols Provides consultation, collaboration/supervision and direction to supportive clinical personnel Other duties as assignedQualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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: Thorough knowledge of the techniques and skills used in examination, diagnosis and treatment of physically ill patients Extensive knowledge of recent developments in the field of medicine Ability to perform physical tasks required in the examination and treatment of patients Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with patients, other professional employees and the general public* Demonstrated interest in preventive medicine and health education