Physician - Jennie Stuart Health

Hopkinsville, KY 42240

Responsible for providing health care to patients and families, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education and counseling.

Customer Services:

• Welcomes patients and families.

• Maintains communication between medical staff, administrative staff, and/or patient/families.

• Works collaboratively with all members of health care team.

Clinical Services:

• Follows acute and chronic standard of care.

• Abides by all federal, state, and regulatory guidelines.

• Uses health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements.

• Gathers and analyses physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data.

• Accurately evaluates patient problems in person or via phone and provides appropriate advice, intervention or referral.

• Evaluates and revises care plans based on patient changes, special examination or results of laboratory / radiologic tests results.

• Thoroughly documents all encounters, in person or via phone, in the patient’s medical record.

• Makes responsible decisions within the scope of practice.

• Educates patient and families using pertinent health education materials or programs.

• Operates within approved scope of practice and standardized procedures by licensing or certifying board.

• Participates in quality improvement process, policy and procedure review and continuing medical education.

• Follows established Jennie Stuart Health policies, procedures, objectives, and safety, environmental, and / or infection control standards.

• If applicable, follow state guidelines for supervising Physician Assistants or collaborating with Nurse Practitioners.

Environmental Services:

• Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of personal work space and department.

• Maintains all clinical equipment. Evaluates all equipment for damage or maintenance needs and reports when needed.

Required Skills

• Excellent Communication Abilities

• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care

• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids

• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.

• Ability to work tactfully and effectively with patients, family members, medical providers, administration, and other employees.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Interpersonal skills Dependability, Self Confidence, Compassion, Professionalism, Adaptability

• Ability to advise and train clinical professionals, staff, and students in area of expertise

• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards

• Time Management

• Word Processing / Computer

Required Experience

3 to 5 years of related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty

Please attach the following documents with your application:

Current copy of Resume/ CV
At lease three references letters from peers. Two (2) must have comparable privileges.
Completed prescreen application/ delineation form
Kentucky Medical License
KY DEA Registration Certificate
Medical School Diploma
Residency Certificate
Fellowship Certificate (if applicable)
Board Certification Certificate
NPI Number

Source : Jennie Stuart Health