Primary Care Physician - NCMA Geriatrics - Part-time

Responsibilities

Norton Community Medical Associates – Geriatrics, a Norton Medical Group practice located in Louisville, Kentucky, is currently recruiting physicians to join its growing metropolitan practice. Practice goals are to improve the multiple transitions of care patients and families may experience from the hospital stay, to post-acute facility admission, and to back home. Norton Medical Group, a part of Norton Healthcare, employs more than 2,100 medical providers and offers a strong network of referrals.

Norton Medical Group, a part of Norton Healthcare in Louisville, Kentucky, continues to expand to meet the health care needs of residents in Greater Louisville. By far the largest network of employed medical providers in the area, Norton Medical Group operates a highly successful employment model that provides for the business operation of its practices, allowing physicians to focus on quality care for patients.

About the Positions

• $40,000 sign-on bonus for residents or relocating experienced candidates
• Full-time schedules of four days a week or part-time in outpatient-only setting
• Practice providers currently care for patients at up to 10 post-acute facilities

• Licensed practical nurses assist with patient list maintenance and chart preparation for visits
• A registered nurse navigator and licensed social worker are available for transitions-in-care-continuum patients
• Facility medical directorship opportunities are available
• Continuing medical education (CME) opportunities within Norton Healthcare and funds available for additional CME

Key Responsibilities

The physician is responsible for recording a detailed medical history of each patient in the electronic medical record, including, but not limited to, chief complaint, present condition, individual history, and family history. Performing appropriate physical examination of each patient. Analyzing reports and/or findings of tests and personal examinations in order to assess the medical condition of the patient, including diagnosing the patient's injury or illness and formulating a prognosis.

Qualifications

Required:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution
• Board Certified or Board Eligible