General Anesthesiologist PRN

The Medical Doctor (MD) diagnoses patient conditions using examinations and tests. Based on findings, this position prescribes treatment and medications to attempt to heal any illnesses or injuries. As a Centra MD, this position provides leadership and builds strong working relationships with other physicians, staff, patients, visitors, community members, and other stakeholders. This position is key to providing our community excellent Care for Life.

Responsibilities

Examines patient to obtain information on medical condition and risk

Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury

Makes referrals to other physicians, specialists, therapists or hospitals when appropriate

Orders, performs, and interprets tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition

Collects, records, and maintains patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results

Analyzes patient's medical history to verify medical necessity and to determine best procedure and/or recommendations

Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary

Explains procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients

Designs individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments

Meets or exceeds CMS requirements and requirements all other applicable regulatory requirements and standards

Dictates and completes charting in electronic medical reports per Centra policy

Performs all aspects of professional services for assigned service as required

Other duties as assigned

In addition to the above, Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency Faculty will:

Prepares and delivers educational lectures to residency students in both conference settings and in individual sessions at the bedside

Prepares materials for laboratory activities and course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts

Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records

Evaluates and grades students' class work, practicum work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers

Assists with developing residency curriculum including rotation schedules, educational goals, and objectives

Qualifications

Required Education: Completion of medical degree and residency training in a primary care specialty from an American Medical Association- (AMA) approved program or other schools with credentials approved by the Medical Staff and Board of Centra

Required Certifications and Licensures: MD/DO with certification by an American Board of Medical Specialists (ABM) board in physician's primary specialty