Family Medicine Physician Job at Penn Medicine in Lancaster, PA

Penn Medicine LGH is searching for a physician to join our Care Connections practice. Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Getriatrics, etc will be considered. 

Care Connections is searching for a full time physician to see patients in our unique practice serving patients with chronic medical conditions. Primary care providers see patients in both outpatient, inpatient and home care settings. Our holistic approach to patient care allows us to focus on patient well-being and provider satisfaction. Our physicians enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule, dayshift only, with minimal call.

Job duties include: 

• Provide ambulatory, home, inpatient care and home care to patients in the Care Connections Practice.
  
  • Attend to patients enrolled in the program in the hospital on a daily basis in a consultative fashion
  • Take night call in rotation with other medical staff to provide 24/7 coverage for patients via phone.
• Work as a team with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
• Consults with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment.
• Recommends and orders tests to determine extent of illness or help diagnose condition.
• Monitors lab results, medication adherence and medication toxicities.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccinations, and other medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Explain and discuss procedures, test results, or prescribed treatment with the patient.
• Refers patients to medical specialists when necessary.