Express Care Physician

Location: Granville Primary Care Butner Creedmoor

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary: The Express Care Physician provides immediate, high-quality, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced urgent care environment. This role involves examining and treating episodic illnesses, minor injuries, and work-related health problems as well as performing specialized occupation health exams (including Department of Transportation (DOT) and Sheriff Standard fitness for duty exams). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling a wide range of acute conditions, injuries and illnesses and a thorough understanding of occupational health requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care: Conduct thorough assessments, including history taking and physical examinations. Diagnose and treat acute medical conditions, injuries, and illnesses. Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans and follow-up care. Emergency Response: Provide urgent medical care for non-life-threatening emergencies. Perform minor procedures as needed, such as suturing, splinting, and wound care. Collaboration: Work closely with nursing staff, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care. Consult with specialists when necessary and make appropriate referrals. Documentation:  Accurately document patient encounters, including medical history, diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care, in electronic health records (EHR) in a timely manner. Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment options, and preventive care. Provide clear instructions for follow-up care and management. Quality and Compliance: Adhere to clinical guidelines and protocols to ensure high-quality patient care. Comply with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and organizational policies. Professional Development: Stay current with medical advancements, best practices, and continuing education requirements. Participate in professional organizations and conferences relevant to primary care.

 

Qualifications:

Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited medical school. Licensure: Current, unrestricted medical license in NC or eligibility for licensure. Board certification: Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine is preferred. Experience: Prior experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or a similar fast-paced clinical setting is highly desirable. Skills: Strong clinical skills with the ability to diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of conditions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively under pressure and make quick, informed decisions. Proficiency with EHR systems and basic computer applications. Certifications: Current BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications required.

Working Conditions:

Environment: The position is based in an express care clinic setting, which may involve exposure to a range of patient conditions and potential for high patient volume. Hours: This is a full-time position with a typical workweek of approximately 40 hours. The practice is open Monday through Friday (7:30 am-6:00 pm) and Saturday (8:00 am-2:00 pm). The physician's schedule includes both clinical and administrative time, with occasional weekend coverage as needed. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods. Manual dexterity to perform procedures and handle medical equipment. Capability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds as needed.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package. Malpractice insurance coverage Continuing medical education (CME) allowance Opportunities for professional development.