To be successful as an Internist you must be able to prescribe and administer medications, immunizations, and other non-surgical treatments. You should also be able to develop long-lasting, rewarding relationships with your patients.

Internist Responsibilities:
Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
Diagnosing and treating acute illnesses, such as bacterial and viral infections, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes.
Prescribing or administering medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Explaining procedures and discussing test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
Monitoring patients' conditions and progress, and re-evaluating treatments, as necessary.
Providing health and wellness advice to patients, including diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
Immunizing patients against preventable diseases.
Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests, and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.
Referring patients to other medical specialists, when necessary.
Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
Preparing official health documents or records, when necessary.
Conducting research into the testing and development of new medications, methods of treatment, or procedures to prevent or control illness, disease, or injury.
Internist Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in biology, physical sciences, or a related field.
Doctor of medicine (MD) degree or a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) degree.
3 to 7 years’ internship and clinical residency training, specializing in internal medicine.
Successful completion of the Internal Medicine Certification Examination.
Certification by The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in internal medicine.
Valid and active medical license in the state you wish to practice.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Outstanding research and analytical skills.
Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients.

Benefits:
•Competitive salaries, a rewarding and culturally diverse work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Notes

•  Health – Comprehensive benefit package the cost of which is shared between employee & practice:
•  United Health Care Oxford Freedom or United Health Care Oxford Liberty for medical
a.  Dental & Vision are also offer under Oxford
b.  PTO / Vacations – 160 hrs. / 4 weeks for full-time (40 hrs. per week)
c.  Holiday – paid holidays
d.  Bonuses – There is a physician incentive plan in place
e.  Sick/Discretionary days – this would be covered under PTO
f.  401k – 403b employee self-funded, no match at this time
g.  Tuition Assistance – CME reimbursement of up to $1500 annual for full-time (40 hrs. per week)
h.  Others – CME paid time off of up to 40 hrs. / 1 week for full-time (40 hrs. per week)


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