Medical Doctor needed to oversee the medical maintenance for a caseload of inpatients in the central Illinois area. Schedule 8am to 5p. Can be a 4- or 5-day work week with an average of 36 to 40 hours per week.No Holidays - No Call and No weekends. Provide treatment to a caseload of patients on the pavilionEvaluate assigned cases at intakeSign certificate of admission and testify in court as needed.Order and interpret lab testsConduct initial physical exams and makes diagnoses of patientsDevelop and implements treat planFollow up exams and document changes in progress notesPrescribe and direct administration of medicinesMonitor effectiveness of medicationsAdvise nursing staff of unusual treatment and answer questionsProvide clinical direction to staff involved in direct careRecommend treatment for more difficult clinical casesProvide back-up coverage of other pavilions and assessments at intakeServe as officer of the day being on-call on site for consultation or emergency medical assistanceServe as member of the medical committee, pavilion and program meetings, case evaluation, audit and utilization review.Participate in all mandatory trainingCall Tammie Zwick for more information, .
