Primary Care Physician

Biltmore Medical Associates, independently owned and operated and located in lovely Western North Carolina, is searching for a new physician to join us. We are a group of board certified internal medicine physicians; however, we are open to welcoming a Family Practice or Med/Ped Physician. Biltmore Medical has been in Asheville for over 40 years, and our founders were actually ahead of their time as they recognized the need to treat the whole person. They were practicing holistic medicine before it was in fashion, because they recognized that a person's physical health was tied to their mental and spiritual health. We continue that tradition today.  Since 1973 our group has maintained the same vision: to practice medicine from the heart, treating the whole person-physically, mentally, and spiritually. We practice holistic medicine while delivering the best possible medical care. Our new physician will provide medical services including direct patient care, medical record documentation and follow up care in an outpatient setting. 

Requirements: 
  • Graduated from an accredited MD or DO program 
  • Current license to practice medicine in the State of North Carolina 
  • Board certified or board eligible with preference given to board certified 
  • Highly organized and well-developed oral and written communication skills 
  • Demonstrates sound judgment, decision making and problem solving skills 
  • Understanding of current recognized standards of care within the scope of licensure 
  • Thorough knowledge of applicable State and Federal laws and regulations 
  • Valid DEA number 
  • Current CPR certification 
  • Valid driver's license 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, medical staff and co-workers Support practice missions and goals 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Perform comprehensive and interval history and physician exams of patients with acute and chronic health problems
  • Identify differential diagnoses, assess the severity of a patient's illness and establish priority of care for the presenting problem
  • Development of a treatment plan and appropriate follow up care
  • Communicate pertinent patient information with other members of the patient's care team 
  • Educate patient about their diagnosis and treatment plan 
  • Order, interpret and evaluate appropriate diagnostic tests 
  • Obtain informed consent for any proposed procedure Write prescriptions within the scope of licensure 
  • Document patient encounters appropriately and timely (within 24 hours of service) within the guidelines established by BMA
  • Analyze new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature or other training and assimilate this knowledge into the clinical practice 
  • Facilitate patient medication management based upon standing orders and protocols 
  • Support patient self-management of disease and behavior modification interventions with patients 
  • Promote clear communication amongst care team by ensuring awareness regarding patient care plans 
  • Assist in the education and training of staff and precept students 
  • Seek appropriate consultation with other BMA providers when needed 
  • Knowledge of and compliance with emergency plan and OSHA standards
  • Participate in provider meetings 
  • Participate in ongoing professional development activities 
  • Participate in after-hours call on a rotating basis 
  • Maintain appropriate dress standards 
  • Maintain a clean and organized work space 
  • Assist in keeping the total BMA facility clean for both patients and co-workers 
  • Work with other members of the BMA team in a pleasant and courteous manner 
  • Support practice mission and goals 
  • Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by Lead Physician 

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