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Mercy Care is in need of a provider for locums coverage as soon as credentialed, ongoing until a perm is found.Â
Physician will provide care for children and adults (some experience with HIV will be helpful with this physician).
*Must be willing to be trained to work with HIV candidates and Integrated BH. This will not be their permanent duties but they may be asked to cover in these areas of the clinic. *Â
Details:
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Position Summary:
Under the Direction of the Medical Director, the Staff Physician is responsible for providing direct patient care, as well as direction, supervision and provider consultation to SJMCS clinic staff. This position is responsible for quality assurance; medical chart and lab review; adherence to clinical protocols and pharmacy and radiology procedures; and compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, PCER, and OSHA regulations. Helps to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and professional standards pertaining to quality patient care in the ambulatory setting. In the absence of the medical director, assists in directing the Physician Dispensary and medical materials/technology under his/her DEA and GA physician’s license.   Â
*Provides patient care and/ or support activities appropriate to ages served; primarily adults ages 18-65 or geriatric patients ages over 65. May also include care for infant age 0-1 year, child ages 1-12 years or adolescent ages 13-17 years.
Job Knowledge:
Clinical expertise and competence in providing direct services and medical consultation is required. Knowledge regarding the role and scope of practice of mid-level providers, particularly nurse practitioners. Knowledge of effective and efficient clinical operations is required. Good staff supervisory skills. Familiarity with health problems specific to immigrants, the medically underserved and homeless population preferred. A working knowledge of principles and practices of administration, including planning, organization, and financial and personal reporting practices as required by state.
 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In 1880 The Sisters of Mercy founded Atlanta's first hospital. A century later, when the hospital moved out of the downtown area, Mercy Care was established to return to the city and care for Atlanta's homeless population. Initially a volunteer effort by the hospital's staff, Mercy Care has grown into a network of fixed sites and mobile clinics providing medical, dental, behavioral health and case management services for homeless, immigrant and other poor persons.
Saint Joseph's Health System provides seven care sites around Atlanta with five Mercy Care mobile units, as well as a senior facility in Rome.
As your medical home, Mercy Care offers comprehensive services that meet the majority of primary physical and mental health and wellness needs. Services are planned and delivered by a team that works together for your health. These services include primary medical care for adults and children, primary dental care, vision care, mental and behavioral health assessment and counseling, prescriptions, health screenings and health education.
https://www.mercyatlanta.org
Jordyn Zwanziger
Primary Care in Atlanta, GA (Locum)
2023-12-13
2024-02-23
Specialty: Doctor of Osteopathic, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medical Doctor, Physician (MD or DO)
Job Number: 3990
Job Description
Mercy Care is in need of a provider for locums coverage as soon as credentialed, ongoing until a perm is found.Â
Physician will provide care for children and adults (some experience with HIV will be helpful with this physician).
*Must be willing to be trained to work with HIV candidates and Integrated BH. This will not be their permanent duties but they may be asked to cover in these areas of the clinic. *Â
Details:
- Start as soon as credentialed, ongoing
- Day shift
- No call
- Public Service, clinic environment, servicing homeless and underserved on an outpatient basis
- 10-12 patients per day
- Patient population: mostly adults
- EMR: Epic
- 6 mid-levels provide coverage
- Will not be responsible for supervising other healthcare providers
- Will not respond to in-house codes or provide backup to ED
- Defibrillator available
- Must be comfortable performing pelvic exams and pap smears and employment physicals.
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Position Summary:
Under the Direction of the Medical Director, the Staff Physician is responsible for providing direct patient care, as well as direction, supervision and provider consultation to SJMCS clinic staff. This position is responsible for quality assurance; medical chart and lab review; adherence to clinical protocols and pharmacy and radiology procedures; and compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, PCER, and OSHA regulations. Helps to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and professional standards pertaining to quality patient care in the ambulatory setting. In the absence of the medical director, assists in directing the Physician Dispensary and medical materials/technology under his/her DEA and GA physician’s license.   Â
*Provides patient care and/ or support activities appropriate to ages served; primarily adults ages 18-65 or geriatric patients ages over 65. May also include care for infant age 0-1 year, child ages 1-12 years or adolescent ages 13-17 years.
Job Knowledge:
Clinical expertise and competence in providing direct services and medical consultation is required. Knowledge regarding the role and scope of practice of mid-level providers, particularly nurse practitioners. Knowledge of effective and efficient clinical operations is required. Good staff supervisory skills. Familiarity with health problems specific to immigrants, the medically underserved and homeless population preferred. A working knowledge of principles and practices of administration, including planning, organization, and financial and personal reporting practices as required by state.
 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Active GA license and DEA -Â Required
- Board Certified in FM or IM -Â Required
- Graduation from a state approved school with specialty in Family Practice or Internal Medicine -Â Required
- 5+ years experience after training -Â Required
- BLS -Â Required
- Must be available for a minimum of 4-5 shifts per week-Â Required
- Local only, mileage is reimbursed. Mileage cost not to exceed $50/day. Client will not pay for hotel, rental car, or travel. All other travel needs to be included in other rates - Required, no exceptions
- Bilingual in Spanish -Â Highly Preferred, not required
- Familiarity and experience in treating medically underserved and immigrant populations, including dealing with patients of diverse backgrounds, with experience in treating the homeless -Â Highly PreferredÂ
- Experience in the supervision of professional staff and/or administrative experience -Â Highly Preferred
- Board Certified
- Georgia
In 1880 The Sisters of Mercy founded Atlanta's first hospital. A century later, when the hospital moved out of the downtown area, Mercy Care was established to return to the city and care for Atlanta's homeless population. Initially a volunteer effort by the hospital's staff, Mercy Care has grown into a network of fixed sites and mobile clinics providing medical, dental, behavioral health and case management services for homeless, immigrant and other poor persons.
Saint Joseph's Health System provides seven care sites around Atlanta with five Mercy Care mobile units, as well as a senior facility in Rome.
As your medical home, Mercy Care offers comprehensive services that meet the majority of primary physical and mental health and wellness needs. Services are planned and delivered by a team that works together for your health. These services include primary medical care for adults and children, primary dental care, vision care, mental and behavioral health assessment and counseling, prescriptions, health screenings and health education.
https://www.mercyatlanta.org
Meet Your Recruiter
Jordyn Zwanziger
Recruiter
Jordyn Zwanziger joined Wapiti Medical in September 2022 as a Recruiter. She has a background in working with families in the Child Protection Services Division.
Jordyn is married and has 3 children and enjoys reading, cross stitching, and quilting in her spare time.
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