SouthStar Urgent Care Hiring for Physician/Medical Review Officer Full Time

Serving the Acadiana area SouthStar clinics, the Physician & Medical Review Officer is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients with urgent and occupational medical needs. The Physician demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute illnesses and/or injuries commonly encountered in both the pediatric and adult patient population. The Physician is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and occupational health needs. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: • Responsible for the delivery of care, treatment, and referrals.

Arrange for referral resources for those medical specialties not provided by the organization for patients of the clinic • Evaluate patients, based on medical training and/or specialty, to determine the medical condition of the patient, through the performance of physical examinations, thereby, establishing a diagnosis and proposed treatment plan • Perform such clinical procedures for patient’s benefit which are within scope and skill of practitioner and which are economically feasible • Communicate information to patients regarding diagnosis and treatment goals • Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record • Assist with occupational medicine clients and patient care • Perform Medical Review Officer duties to include review of positive results and consultation with clients, patients, and team members • Perform other job-related duties, as may be assigned, by the Medical Director Requirements and Qualifications: • Current, unrestricted MD or DO license in the state • DEA licensure • Certified Medical Review Officer • Knowledge of treatment and drug interactions • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills #APP