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Livingston HealthCare · 1 month ago

Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Physician (Med-Peds)

Livingston, MT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Livingston HealthCare is seeking a full-time Internal Medicine/Pediatrics physician to join their practice in Livingston, Montana. The role involves providing comprehensive internal medicine and pediatric care to a diverse patient population, including routine health care, diagnosing and treating illnesses, and coordinating care with healthcare team members.

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Responsibilities

Provide routine and preventive health care for children, infants, adolescents and adults, including physical examinations, immunizations, and developmental assessments

Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and infections

Monitor patients' health status, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and provide ongoing support to promote disease control and quality of life

Educate patients and their families on health promotion, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices

Offer patient-centered education and counseling on various health-related topics, empowering patients and their families to make informed decisions about their healthcare

Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team for patients with complex medical needs and advocate for continuity of care to optimize patient outcomes

Provide Critical Access Hospital Pediatric coverage, which typically includes call responsibilities. This includes managing newborn resuscitation, pediatric critical illness stabilization and transfer, and hospital admission with comprehensive inpatient care

Participate in coverage of the 'Kids Care Line,' which answers family phone calls from the clinic

Provide leadership and updates in adult and pediatric care, including immunization standards, to family practitioners and others caring for children and adults

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with clinic policies and regulatory requirements

Participate in community outreach programs to promote health and wellness

Engage in continuous professional development and stay current with best practices and guidelines

Attend clinical services and hospital meetings as required by Livingston HealthCare Medical Staff Bylaws

Participate actively in Livingston HealthCare’s quality assurance programs to maintain and enhance the standard of care

Engage in the peer review process to contribute to ongoing professional development and quality improvement initiatives

Maintain compliance with annual education requirements and regulatory standards

Qualification

Medical degree MDMedical degree DOInternal Medicine Pediatrics ResidencyBoard CertificationEligibilityValid state medical licenseDEA registrationCommitment to learningRural healthcare experienceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration