Clinical Physician

Performs medical services and performs other related work as required for the well being of patients at a medical facility. Specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging (radiology) procedures (exams/tests) such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound. Obtains patient history and performs a complete or focused physical examination and procedures, as needed.

Essential Duties:

• Performs medical assessments of patients. Diagnoses and treats injuries and diseases using medical imaging (radiology) procedures (exams/tests) such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound. Establishes and monitors a medically appropriate level of care for patients. Stresses health education and preventive medical care, where appropriate.
• Obtains complete or focused medical histories from patients. Performs appropriate physical examinations, as situation dictates. Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records and prepares reports, as needed.
• Devises diagnostic treatment plans to address patients’ medical needs. Orders laboratory and radiologic tests. Interprets laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, etc. tests. Prescribes and administers medications, vaccines, and other treatments, as needed.
• Interpret and report on the resulting images, recommending treatment and, only when appropriate, additional tests.
• Acts as an expert consultant to referring physician by providing assistance of proper exam and directing radiology technologists in properly performing quality exams.
• Identifies unstable or high level of care patients and makes arrangements for transfer to appropriate facilities. Refers patients for medical and/or other treatment, when appropriate.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory, legal, and departmental requirements. Ensures compliance with documentation requirements as specified by JCAHO and other accrediting agencies.
• Maintains professional affiliations, licenses, certifications, etc. Stays current on developments in the field of medicine.
• Attends and participates in patient care meetings, clinic meetings, and other events, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Required Qualifications:

• Req MD Degree in Medicine. OR
• Req D.O. Degree in Medicine.

• Req 1 year Experience as M.D. or D.O.

• Req Ability to provide diagnostic treatment and counseling services.
• Req Proficient in general radiology techniques, including X-ray, MRI, and ultrasound
• Req Ability to analyze situations and take effective action.
• Req Excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact with supervisors, physicians, nurses, other staff, students, patients and their families, etc.
• Req Possess a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref ER Diagnostic Radiology experience
• Pref 2 years Experience as M.D. or D.O.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Medical Doctor Current valid license/certification to practice medicine in the state of California.
• Req Specialty Certification Certification by The American Board of Radiology, in radiology and/or a subspecialty, such as nuclear medicine, therapeutic radiology, or interventional radiology.
• Req DEA Certificate
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire, and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

The hourly rate range for this position is $118.50 - $195.52. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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