Job Description:

• The Physician shall diagnose and treat illnesses of patients from twenty one to adult, utilizing the resources of the Health Center and when necessary refer to appropriate specialized resources of health care.
• When hospital admission is required, the Physician, if feasible, shall admit the patient to the Pediatric or Adult Medicine ward in a hospital where the Physician can continue to direct the patient care.
• The Physician shall provide night and weekend coverage and arrange for back-up while on benefit leave, etc., in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer.
• The Physician shall serve as a consultant to the department staff, and a back-up physician to the R.N.’s in that service.
• The Physician shall participate in staff meetings and at times conduct these meetings relating to quality assurance programs, case conferences, and JCAHO activities.
• Maintain accurate charts and document clinical information in medical records.
• Follow infection control/OSHA guidelines.

Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills:

Qualifications:

• Board eligible/Board Certified in reasonable time period.
• CT Licensed
• Apply for admitting privileges at Bridgeport Hospitals.

Education and/or Experience: Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Connecticut.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers and other office equipment. The position requires the physical ability to kneel, bend and perform light lifting. This person must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials. This person must have the ability to travel as required to work with staff.