Physician (On-Call)

Quick Facts

• Location: Columbus, OH 43215
• Duration: 3 months to long term
• Shift: 24 hours weekly

Description

Provide direct clinical practices and medical service monitoring as an on-call physician. Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, order and interpret tests, prescribe or administer treatment and medications, and coordinate care for orthopedic and medical conditions. Work with patients, families, and clinical teams while ensuring compliance with HHSC and facility documentation timelines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical practices and monitor medical services as part of the treatment team process
• Advocate for the medical needs of individuals served and work with families and relevant providers
• Order, perform, and interpret tests; analyze records and examination information for diagnosis
• Consult with patients to understand symptoms and health concerns
• Advise on diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses; coordinate care for conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and asthma
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and specialized medical care
• Explain procedures and discuss test results and prescribed treatments
• Ensure compliance with HHSC and facility documentation timeframe requirements
• Provide and monitor facility Standard Operating Procedures to meet compliance standards (Medicaid Medicare guidelines, CMS standards, VSH policies/directives, and HHSC standards/rules)

Requirements

• Active Physician License
• Active BLS Certificate