Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare·Germantown, Tennessee
The physician provides comprehensive medical services, including patient examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning within the practice and hospital settings. They also coordinate care with nursing and support staff while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and ensuring high standards of quality and safety.
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We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
The Physician is responsible for working with the nursing staff and physicians to provide comprehensive medical services and ensure the safety and quality of clinical care in the physician practice and Methodist LeBonheur Hospitals. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.
A Brief Overview The Physician is responsible for working with the nursing staff and physicians to provide comprehensive medical services and ensure the safety and quality of clinical care in the physician practice and Methodist LeBonheur Hospitals. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
What you will do
Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations and assessments using best practices to diagnose and treat patients.
Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
Evaluates patient for need for and level of prescription medicines required and considers alternative techniques for patient care.
Manages the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients and their families as needed.
Orders, performs, and interprets tests, and analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients’ condition.
Maintains accurate and timely completion of all documentation within 3 days of visit or discharge.
Coordinates work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists and other health care providers.
Supports call coverage for the practice and hospitals.
Maintains productivity at acceptable levels.
Focuses on high patient and family satisfaction and retention.
Develops strong partnership with fellow physicians and support staff.
Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and possess a valid medical license in Tennessee. The role requires the ability to perform clinical assessments and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Market context
Physician roles in Tennessee are typically in steady demand, especially in settings that need licensed clinicians who can support patient care and prescribing workflows. These positions are competitive because employers often look for candidates with the right state licensure, CPR certification, and DPS registration, and this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Tennessee license and prescribing credentials are active and match the posting exactly.
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