Medical Director - Winston-Salem NC

Job Summary: We are looking for a compassionate Physician to provide long-term, comprehensive care to our LTAC/SNF/Assisted Living patients and manage both common and complex diseases. You should be able to effectively diagnose patients and suggest a successful course of treatment. We are looking for an Internist that will develop long-lasting, rewarding relationships with their/our patients.

Responsibilities: Consult with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns. Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, such as bacterial and viral infections, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes. Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury. Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients. Monitoring patients' conditions and progress, and re-evaluating treatments, as necessary. Provide health and wellness advice to patients, including diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. Immunize patients against preventable diseases. Maintain detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests, and/or treatments prescribed, and test results. Refer patients to other medical specialists, when necessary. Provide support and advice to patients receiving long-term care. Prepare official health documents or records, when necessary. Conduct research into the testing and development of new medications, methods of treatment, or procedures to prevent or control illness, disease, or injury.

Requirements: Current Physician license in state of practice required. The ability to communicate information in layman terms to patients and/or their families. Is compassionate and warm towards patients. Exceptional attention to detail. Outstanding research and analytical skills.