General Information
| Payroll Title | ASC PHYSCN DIPLOMATE | Title Code | 000770 | Grade/Step | 8 | Working Title | Physician Specialist |
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| Department Name | Clinical Affairs Dept | Supervisor | Erin E Ferencik | Department Head | Heydt, John A |
Special Requirements and Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Position Purpose
| Under general direction, the Physician Specialist practices medicine and surgery and is trained and certified in a specific area of medicine. Physician Specialists diagnose and treat illness and injury; perform minor surgery and completes physical examinations; counsels and instructs patients; provides professional supervision of nurse practitioners; instructs and educates trainees and/ or staff; and may assist in public relations efforts. Examples of specialty areas include, but are not limited to: Pediatrics, Cardiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology etc.. This is a Per Diem appointment. Per Diem Physician Specialists are hourly paid appointees whose primary purpose is clinical service. These appointments have a variable schedule and cannot exceed 43%. These appointments may be on a pre-scheduled basis or as needed on a day-to-day basis as determined by the University. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience and area of specialty. |
Essential Functions
| Essential Function | % Time |
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| Specialty Patient Care | 80 |
| Physician Specialists engage in specialty direct patient care activities and medical/clinical practice as the principal component of his/her overall professional responsibility. Patient care activities will include, but are not be limited to: 1. Assessment, evaluation, diagnostic determination, on-going treatment and clinical management, necessary referral for consultation, care planning and modification, medications/therapeutic orders, transfer authorization, risk assessment, and, when appropriate, determination of readiness and planning for discharge. 2. Extensive and on-going communications with community primary care physicians who routinely manage the care of patients. 3. Day-to-day patient contact/rounding/care management that actively encourages and includes professional input from all members of the patient care team. 4. Accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation to assure compliance with local, state and federal regulatory, licensure and accreditation requirements. 5. Instruct residents, interns, and students in a designated specialized medical service. |
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| Communication | 20 |
| Direct contact and consultation with patient family members, advocates, and others to ensure effective communication of patient status and care plans, and to encourage/support an open visitor-friendly environment within the medical/hospital environment. | |
Minimum Requirements
| Minimum Requirement | Display Ranking |
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| 1 | |
| Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Medical Board; Board-Certification in Pediatrics, Cardiology, Gynecology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics & Gynecology or a relevant care specialty as determined by the American Board of Medical Specialties; Maintenance of California Medical License, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) prescribing number, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Strong background and skills in clinical practice, clinical teaching, and managed care; Advanced communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work effectively with staff and patients from diverse ethnic/racial backgrounds, educational levels, sexual orientations and identities; Ability to stay abreast of new medical knowledge, and to maintain and increase expertise and skills as relevant to clinical practice; Ability to work independently under general direction and to work collaboratively with others. |
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Preferred Qualifications
| Preferred Qualification | Display Ranking |
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| 1 | |
| Computer proficiency and first-hand experience in using electronic health records systems to document patient interactions and coordinate care. | |
| Posted Position Purpose |
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| Under general direction, the Physician Specialist practices medicine and surgery and is trained and certified in a specific area of medicine. Physician Specialists diagnose and treat illness and injury; perform minor surgery and completes physical examinations; counsels and instructs patients; provides professional supervision of nurse practitioners; instructs and educates trainees and/ or staff; and may assist in public relations efforts.
Examples of specialty areas include, but are not limited to: Pediatrics, Cardiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology etc..
This is a Per Diem appointment. Per Diem Physician Specialists are hourly paid appointees whose primary purpose is clinical service. These appointments have a variable schedule and cannot exceed 43%. These appointments may be on a pre-scheduled basis or as needed on a day-to-day basis as determined by the University.
The salary for this position is commensurate with experience and area of specialty. |
| Posted Minimum Requirements |
| Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Medical Board; Board-Certification in Pediatrics, Cardiology, Gynecology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics & Gynecology or a relevant care specialty as determined by the American Board of Medical Specialties; Maintenance of California Medical License, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) prescribing number, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Strong background and skills in clinical practice, clinical teaching, and managed care; Advanced communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work effectively with staff and patients from diverse ethnic/racial backgrounds, educational levels, sexual orientations and identities; Ability to stay abreast of new medical knowledge, and to maintain and increase expertise and skills as relevant to clinical practice; Ability to work independently under general direction and to work collaboratively with others. |
| Posted Preferred Qualifications |
| Computer proficiency and first-hand experience in using electronic health records systems to document patient interactions and coordinate care. |