• Physician

    WMCHealth (Suffern, NY)


    Physician

     

    Company: Good Samaritan Hospital

     

    City/State: Suffern, NY

     

    Category: Physicians

     

    Department: Chemical Dependency

     

    Union: NO

     

    Position: Full Time

     

    Hours: 8-4, 12-8

     

    Shift: Days

     

    Req #: 11341

     

    Posted Date: Nov 26, 2025

     

    Hiring Range: $0.00 - $0.00

     

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    Job Details:

    Summary:

    The Physician is responsible for the management and delivery of specialized medical services. Areas of responsibility include the planning of a health care program related to the physician's specialty with emphasis upon preventive health measures; the diagnostic and treatment of patients within the specialty area; the coordination of the physician's specialty with other medical disciplines and with other members of the health care team. Supervision may be exercised over a few technical, medical, or clerical employees.

    Responsibilities:

    + Plans the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up procedures for the health care team assigned to the specialty, including routine laboratory procedures.

    + Takes medical histories.

    + Performs physical examinations.

    + Prescribes treatment and/or medication.

    + Decides on case disposition, i.e., return visits, laboratory tests, nursing follow-up, referral to other specialties, etc.

    + When appropriate, prepares a health care plan for the patient with the appropriate member of health care team (public health nurse, community worker, social workers, or other disciplines, if required).

    + Reviews patient records periodically to insure proper completion of the patient's chart and medical care.

    + Attends patient case conferences.

    + Participates in continuing education by attending appropriate meetings, conferences, and lectures.

    + Carries out assigned responsibilities as a member of the staff of the backup hospital.

    + Maintains community relations to insure effect and responsive treatment services.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications/Requirements:

    Experience: Thorough knowledge of the medical area of specialization; thorough knowledge of the methods used in handling patients in a clinic setting; skill in the diagnosis of usual and unusual medical complaints related to the area of specialization; ability to plan and maintain an effective health program within the area of specialization, including an integration of preventive, prophylactic and therapeutic objectives into the program; ability to assume responsibility for the medical administrative functions related to the area of specialization and program; planning ability; ability to effectively use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email and database software; ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position; patience; tolerance; cooperative attitude; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the requirements of the position.

     

    Education: A New York licensed physician has completed a program of medical education and received the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

     

    Licenses / Certifications: Possession of a current, valid license, issued by the New York State Education Department, to practice medicine.

     

    Other: N/A

     

    Special Requirements: N/A

    About Us:

    Good Samaritan Hospital

     

    Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area’s leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children’s Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.

    Benefits:

    We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

    + Health Insurance

    + Dental

    + Vision

    + Retirement Savings Plan

    + Flexible Savings Account

    + Paid Time Off

    + Holidays

    + Tuition Reimbursement

     

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