Express Care Physician Location: Granville Primary Care Butner Creedmoor Job Type: Full-Time Position Summary: The Express Care Physician provides immediate, high-quality, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced urgent care environment. This role involves examining and treating episodic illnesses, minor injuries, and work-related health problems as well as performing specialized occupation health exams (including Department of Transportation (DOT) and Sheriff Standard fitness for duty exams). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling a wide range of acute conditions, injuries and illnesses and a thorough understanding of occupational health requirements. Key Responsibilities: + Patient Care: + Conduct thorough assessments, including history taking and physical examinations. + Diagnose and treat acute medical conditions, injuries, and illnesses. + Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans and follow-up care. + Emergency Response: + Provide urgent medical care for non-life-threatening emergencies. + Perform minor procedures as needed, such as suturing, splinting, and wound care. + Collaboration: + Work closely with nursing staff, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care. + Consult with specialists when necessary and make appropriate referrals. + Documentation: + Accurately document patient encounters, including medical history, diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care, in electronic health records (EHR) in a timely manner. + Patient Education: + Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment options, and preventive care. + Provide clear instructions for follow-up care and management. + Quality and Compliance: + Adhere to clinical guidelines and protocols to ensure high-quality patient care. Comply with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and organizational policies. + Professional Development: + Stay current with medical advancements, best practices, and continuing education requirements. + Participate in professional organizations and conferences relevant to primary care. Qualifications: + Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited medical school. + Licensure: Current, unrestricted medical license in NC or eligibility for licensure. + Board certification : Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine is preferred. + Experience: Prior experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or a similar fast-paced clinical setting is highly desirable. + Skills: + Strong clinical skills with the ability to diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of conditions. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills + Ability to work effectively under pressure and make quick, informed decisions. + Proficiency with EHR systems and basic computer applications. + Certifications: Current BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications required. Working Conditions: + Environment: The position is based in an express care clinic setting, which may involve exposure to a range of patient conditions and potential for high patient volume. + Hours: This is a full-time position with a typical workweek of approximately 40 hours. The practice is open Monday through Friday (7:30 am-6:00 pm) and Saturday (8:00 am-2:00 pm). The physician's schedule includes both clinical and administrative time, with occasional weekend coverage as needed. + Physical Requirements: + Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods. + Manual dexterity to perform procedures and handle medical equipment. + Capability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds as needed. Benefits: + Competitive salary and benefits package. + Malpractice insurance coverage + Continuing medical education (CME) allowance + Opportunities for professional development.