Physician Internal Medicine

Job description

Site: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION: The primary purpose of the MD, Internal Medicine is to diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients, take medical histories, prescribe medications, and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. Also, to counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY: You report to the Director of Physician Practices and are delegated the administrative and clinical authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. JOB FUNCTIONS: Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position. Assess and treat a range of conditions that occur in everyday life. Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury. Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients’ condition. Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medic al history, reports, and examination results. Monitor patients’ conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients. Advice patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary. Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers. Supervise patient care personnel. Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness. Train residents, medical students, and other health care professionals. Prepare government or organizational reports which include birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals. Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form. Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Qualifications EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: BC/BE in Internal Medicine At least 5 years experience Responsible for Adult outpatient and inpatient call. Long term care coverage for own patients and rotated for unassigned. Willingness to work in a Critical Access environment. Life is good on the Vineyard. Work at a stunning facility, in an amazing community, with great pay and benefits. Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is pleased to offer an extensive Health/Dental/Vision benefit package including a 403B, 457A, free Life and LTD insurances, and 2 weeks CME $6,000/year. Housing assistance can be available for a candidate who is relocating to the island to take the position. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Additional Job Description Remote Type Onsite Work Location One Hospital Road Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) EEO Statement: 1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.