By Wound Care Education Partners on Tuesday, 16 October 2018
Category: Wound Care

Job Opening in Delaware - Physician - Wound Care - Full-time

PHYSICIAN - WOUND CARE (FT)

Position located in Lewes, DE

FT; Shift: Flexible-hours/shifts may vary depending on department needs

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Beebe Healthcare has become the premier healthcare facility in Sussex County, serving a thriving beach and vacation resort area and a growing year-round population. Beebe Healthcare offers you a unique opportunity to not only love what you do but love where you live and work! Located in beautiful historic Lewes, Delaware, near Rehoboth Beach, Beebe Healthcare offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services.

Summary:
Acts as Medical Director for Wound Healing and HBOT program as well as Diabetes Management program. Provides and coordinates routine and follow-up health care within the scope of practice. Manages care given to Beebe Medical Center clients during outpatient clinic visits and supervises Hyperbaric Oxygen treatments. Functions within approved scope and credentials as approved by Beebe Medical Center policies. Follow(s) established care standards, procedures, guidelines and protocols and gives specific patient care directions to patients, families, nursing and other staff when appropriate.

Responsibilities:

 

Medical Director duties. Serves on Advisory Committee established at the program. Reviews records and reports of patient service to promote the quality of patient care. Attends regular medical staff meetings, and represents the program at such meetings. Provides oversight and guidance for policies and procedures established for the program. Acts as an intermediary on issues with other physicians and clinicians at the hospital. Assists the director with resolution of issues affecting the program. Reviews and evaluates quality data including patient satisfaction survey results, outcomes data, process improvement plans, and department productivity data. Assists with ongoing quality improvement. Supports hyperbaric oxygen safety measures. Attends wound care and hyperbaric training programs and seminars at the request of the Director. Attends monthly wound care / hyperbaric staff meetings. Performs competency testing on physicians/staff who operate the hyperbaric chamber. Participates in events for community outreach and education regarding department services. Participates in marketing activities designed to promote program growth.

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Medical Director duties. Serves on Advisory Committee established at the program. Reviews records and reports of patient service to promote quality of patient care. Attends regular medical staff meetings, and represents the program at such meetings. Provides oversight and guidance for policies and procedures established for the program. Acts as intermediary on issues with other physicians and clinicians at the hospital. Assists the director with resolution of issues affecting the program. Reviews and evaluates quality data including patient satisfaction survey results, outcomes data, process improvement plans, and department productivity data. Assists with ongoing quality improvement. Supports hyperbaric oxygen safety measures. Attends wound care and hyperbaric training programs and seminars at the request of the Director. Attends monthly wound care / hyperbaric staff meetings. Performs competency testing on physicians/staff who operate the hyperbaric chamber. Participates in events for community outreach and education regarding department services. Participates in marketing activities designed to promote program growth.

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Provides "direct supervision" for all HBOT treatments. This requires the physician to be present and on the premises of the location and immediately available to furnish assistance and direction throughout the performance of the procedure. The physician will be present in the HBOT center during the ascent and descent portions of the HBO treatment, and will be able to achieve a maximum response time of five minutes to the chamber when not present in the HBO center.

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Evaluates patients for appropriate indications for HBOT and for patient ability to undergo HBOT. Establishes HBOT plan of care. Evaluates patient response to treatment and adjusts plan of care accordingly.

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Evaluates and treats patients in the wound center for wound, ostomy, and skin care problems. Develops a comprehensive plan of care and performs appropriate wound care treatments. Evaluates patient progress toward desired outcomes. Adjusts plan of care based on patient response.

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Documents assessment and care thoroughly and accurately to meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.

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Participates in continuing education related to the practice of hyperbaric medicine and wound care.

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Acts as a leader to the care team.

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Exhibits coaching and counseling skills with patients and clinic staff.

Credentials:
Nonessential:

* ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

* Licensed in the State of Delaware

Competencies and skills:
Essential:

* Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
* Knowledge Of Basic Computer Programs
* Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
* Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
* Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members, and Visitors

Education:
Essential:

* Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  

Our employees play a pivotal role in our continued success. Attracting and retaining the best healthcare professionals is Beebe Healthcare's top priority. We offer an excellent patient-focused environment, exciting career opportunities, and leading-edge technology with supportive, progressive leadership. Joining Beebe Healthcare means joining an exciting healthcare team that is deeply committed to the community. Join us to take advantage of our excellent benefits and compensation package.

Qualified Candidates, Please Send Resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Phone: 302-645-3336

424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958

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