Overview
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.
Where We Are:
Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking throughout the region. Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid-size four-year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC, and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150 miles from Sylva.
Why Choose Us:
· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
· Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
· And much more…
JOB SUMMARY
As a physician in an affiliated medical practice, provides medical services to patients in an assigned area.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with Case Manager for admitted patients.
Documents patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given.
Recommends, participates in, and actively works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost
effectiveness of care provided to patients throughout the organization.
Accepts patient referrals from other physicians.
Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
Develops and oversees the patient care plan in connection with entire clinical care team.
Works to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care, in a timely, effective, service-oriented manner.
Provides care in the context of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision-making, and the right to self-determination.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education: Doctor of Medicine, or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine X Required
Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Licenses: Licensed by the NC Medical Board
Certifications: BLS – which follows American Heart Association guidelines is the minimal certification. Must attain within 30 days and maintain thereafter. ACLS is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to lift and move at least 40 pounds.
2. Ability to se colors.
3. Ability to hear and distinguish sound, to check BP.
4. Ability to reach overhead and grasp objects.
5. Ability to remain calm, continue to function effectively and develop priorities during stressful situations.
6. Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal media.
7. Ability to move and operate equipment.
8. Manual dexterity adequate to keypunch data on a keyboard.
EEOC Statement:
Harris Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans’ status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
**Job:** **Physician Services*
**Organization:** **Western Carolina Phys – Harris P*
**Title:** *Physician – Harris Medical Associates*
**Location:** *NC-Sylva*
**Requisition ID:** *7463-11942*
