Location: Chincoteague Island,VA, USA
The MD/DO, Family Medicine Physician treats a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, develops long-term, personal relationships with their patients, produces individualized healthcare programs based on patient historical data and offers continuous support and health management advice. They provide preventative care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunization and screening tests, and personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
* Must have a valid Virginia license.
* Must be Board eligible or Board certified in family practice.
* If Board eligible, must meet certification requirements within three (3) years of completing residency training program or within three (3) years of employment with ESRHS if previously employed.
* Must adhere to guidelines of given primary care specialty for meeting recertification requirements.
* Must meet annual primary care specialty continuing education medical education requirements (or those set forth by the AMA).
* Must maintain current state medical licensure and DEA certification and provide to Human Resources.
* Maintains certification as Basic Life Support Provider.
* Provider must maintain updated copies of all their licensures, certification and CME.
* Ability to work well in a cooperative fashion with diverse groups of health professionals and center staff.
* Ability to work independently and to make appropriate clinical decisions which reflect professional strength, confidence and integrity.
* Must have excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
* Must have basic keyboarding skills and computer knowledge.
* Must demonstrate excellent internal and external customer service skills.
* Employee must demonstrate an understanding of the intent, and follow standards, guidelines and protocols related to achieving and maintaining certifications by outside agencies.
* Must demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to Eastern Shore Rural Health and its Mission Statement.