Sleep Medicine, Pulmonology - Physician - Ithaca

As a Physician, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality medical care to patients. You will diagnose and treat various medical conditions, collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and contribute to the overall well-being of patients. Your expertise and compassion will be instrumental in improving the health and lives of those you serve.

As a physician, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality medical care to patients within the scope of your qualifications and experience. Principal responsibilities will include the clinical care of patients within a physician led, patient centered team based environment, where the focus is on the provision of high quality, value based care.

Key responsibilities

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1. Patient Care\n
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   • Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations and assessments
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   • Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients
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   • Prescribe medication and other appropriate therapies
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   • Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging
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   • Perform medical procedures and surgeries when necessary
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   • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
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   • Provide patient education
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2. Communication\n
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   • Effectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues
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3. Documentation\n
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   • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in a timely fashion
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4. Clinical Expertise\n
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   • Stay current with latest medical research, treatments and technologies
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   • Participate in CME and peer review activities
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   • Collaborate with other specialists and healthcare professionals to optimize patient care
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   • Work collaboratively with Advanced Practice Providers
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   • Participate in the education of clinical learners (residents, APP students, etc)
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5. Quality and Safety\n
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   • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
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   • Ensure safe care is provided to all patients
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6. Ethical and Professional Standards\n
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   • Adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards of medical practice
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   • Uphold patient confidentiality and privacy
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   • Comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
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Qualifications

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• Doctorate MD or DO from an accredited medical school required
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• Must have successfully completed a residency or fellowship commensurate with area of specialty.
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• Be board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty, by a board acceptable to Hospital;
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• Obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration;
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• Obtain Medical Staff Privileges within the Health system
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• DR-Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in applicable state required
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• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of evidence based medicine
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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• Compassion, empathy and a commitment to patient-centered care
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• Ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare team
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• Commitment to ongoing professional development and CME.
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Working conditions

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• Hospital, clinic, or healthcare facility setting
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• May include on call and weekend shifts as required.
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