Physician - Svensson Family Practice

City/State: Nyack, New York

Department: Physician Practice Management_3

Work Shift: Day

Work Days: MON-FRI, WEEKEND CALL

Scheduled Hours: 8 PM-4:30 AM

Scheduled Daily Hours: 8 HOURS

Hours Per Pay Period: 40

Pay Rate/Range: $240,000 - $250,000

Job Summary
Provides direct care to patients and serves as a consistent care coordinator through the continuum of care, assessing the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of the patient. Directs patients to the next appropriate service and tracks their progress. Assures that all patients receive appropriate evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, medical screening and medical evaluation whenever indicated, and that all medical patient care is appropriately documented in the medical record.
Essential Functions

• Demonstrates adherence to Montefiore Nyack Hospital “We Care” standards including:
• WORKING TOGETHER
• “I will commit to work together in a courteous, respectful manner. I will demonstrate a positive spirit of service with all employees with whom I interact.”
• Place team success above individual recognition.
• Be receptive to new ideas and approaches within my workplace.
• Offer assistance generously without hesitation.
• EMPOWERMENT
• “I will be accountable, responsible, and self-directed in all aspects of my work at all times.”
• See projects through to ensure completion.
• Problem solve with patients, family members, and other employees.
• Follow up to ensure a resolution.
• COMMUNICATION
• “I will demonstrate positive communication in a clear, courteous and appropriate manner at all times.”
• Answer the phone within three rings if possible and identify myself, my department, and ask, “How may I help you”?
• Use effective verbal and written communication to patients, families, visitors, using the principles of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You)
• Use positive communication in my tone of voice, body language, and choice of words.
• Respond to e-mails in a courteous manner, with-in twenty-four hours.
• APPEARANCE
• “I will dress in a manner that reflects a professional and positive image of the hospital at all times”
•  Maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance which adheres to the hospital dress code policy.
•  Promote and adhere to Nyack Hospital's guidelines regarding a safe and clean work environment for employees, patients, families and visitors.
• RESPONSIVENESS
• “I will demonstrate the ability to provide timely feedback and communication to patients, visitors, and coworkers.”
• Respond to patient call lights and ask if I can assist. (No Pass Zone).
• Respond empathetically.
• Apologize for delays and concerns.
• EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE
• “I will strive to ‘do my best everyday’ in exceeding customer expectations.”
• Anticipate and address my patients’, families and visitors needs.
• Avoid negativity and exhibit a “can-do” attitude.
• “Manage up” fellow employees, physicians, departments, and the organization, to increase patient confidence both internally and in the community.
• Exit elevators to accommodate our patients’ first.
• Acknowledge people in the hallway by smiling and making eye contact.
• Help lost guests and new employees by escorting them to their destination.

Qualifications

• Attending Required or MD Required
• 1-3 years experience preferred in a medical practice setting.
• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• License required - Physician - New York State Board of Medicine Required

Highland Medical, P.C. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Highland Medical, P.C. will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.