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Jimmy Graham MD

Evans

Summary

Caring Hospitalist Physician looking to leverage 40 years of general Medical expertise into a professional position in the Augusta area. Committed to providing excellent patient care and adhering to all facility rules and regulations. A compassionate and understanding professional with superb bedside manner and test interpretation talents.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Practice Internal Medicine and Rheumatology

Graham Medical Group
Atlanta
07.1979 - 06.2001
  • Counseled patients on newly diagnosed health conditions and maintenance of existing conditions.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as Rheematoid Arthritis, SLE, MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
  • Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds, and EKGs.
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.

Medical Director Lee State Prison

Georgia Department of Corrections
Leesburg
06.2001 - 01.2006
  • Treated wide range of diseases, including Diabetes, Hypertension, Cancer, HIV, CHF and other general medical conditions.
  • Defined medical and administrative best practices by writing policies and procedures.
  • Applied continuous process improvement strategies to enhance case management, programs and clinical management.

Columbus Regional Medical Center Urgent Care

HealthCare Partners
Columbus
02.2006 - 03.2008
  • Treated wide range of diseases, including Diabetes, Hypertension, Cancer, HIV, CHF and other general medical conditions. 
  • Defined medical and administrative best practices by writing policies and procedures. 
  • •Applied continuous process improvement strategies to enhance case management, programs and clinical management.
  • Directed cost management, utilization management, quality assurance and medical protocol development initiatives.
  • Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improve clinical quality processes.

Medical Director Douglas County Jail

Douglas County
Douglasville
07.2006 - 12.2011
  • Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
  • Defined medical and administrative best practices by writing policies and procedures.
  • Treated wide range of diseases, including Diabetes, Hypertension, HIV, Heart disease, COPD, and Cancer.

Hospitalist/ Medical Director North Georgia Medical Center

HospitalMD
Elijay
05.2008 - 10.2015
  • Coordinated patient care between specialists at the hospital.
  • Oversaw and participated in daily rounds with inpatient team case managers.
  • Wrote patient discharge summaries and sent them to primary care physicians.
  • Prescribed medications or treatment regimens to hospital inpatients.
  • Attended inpatient consultations in areas of specialty.
  • Supervised Physian and Mid-level team

Hospitalist/ Medical Director Elbert Memorial Hospital

HospitalMD
Elberton
05.2014 - 05.2016

 •Coordinated patient care between specialists at the hospital

 Oversaw and participated in daily rounds with inpatient team case  managers. 

•Wrote patient discharge summaries and sent them to primary care physicians. 

•Prescribed medications or treatment regimens to hospital inpatients. •Attended inpatient consultations in areas of specialty. 

•Supervised Physian and Mid-level team

Hospitalist Trinity Hospital

Schumacher Group
Augusta
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Prescribed medications or treatment regimens to hospital inpatients.
  • Coordinated patient care between specialists at the hospital.
  • Oversaw and participated in daily rounds with inpatient team case managers.
  • Performed the duties of patient’s primary-care physician when the patient is in the hospital until discharge.
  • Wrote patient discharge summaries and sent them to primary care physicians.

Hospitalist Oconee Regional Hospital

Schmaucher Group
Milledgeville
06.2016 - 08.2017
  • Wrote patient discharge summaries and sent them to primary care physicians.
  • Attended inpatient consultations in areas of specialty.
  • Performed the duties of patient’s primary-care physician when the patient is in the hospital until discharge.
  • Oversaw and participated in daily rounds with inpatient team case managers.
  • Prescribed medications or treatment regimens to hospital inpatients.

Hospitalist Doctors Hospital

Envision
Augusta
08.2017 - Current
  • Coordinated patient care between specialists at the hospital.
  • Attended inpatient consultations in areas of specialty.
  • Prescribed medications or treatment regimens to hospital inpatients.
  • Performed the duties of patient’s primary-care physician when the patient is in the hospital until discharge.
  • Oversaw and participated in daily rounds with inpatient team case managers.
  • Reviewed documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

Emory University
Atlanta, GA
1971

M.D. - Medical

Columbia University College of Physician and Surgeons
New York, NY
1975

Skills

  • Physical assessments
  • Policy and program development
  • Supervisory training
  • Hospice philosophy
  • Patient evaluation
  • Disease prevention and intervention specialist
  • Chest pain management
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Managing deadlines
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Palliative care awareness

Certification

  • Board Certified in Internal Medicine
  • Certified ACLS
  • Retired US Navy, Commander

Timeline

Hospitalist Doctors Hospital

Envision
08.2017 - Current

Hospitalist Trinity Hospital

Schumacher Group
06.2016 - 06.2017

Hospitalist Oconee Regional Hospital

Schmaucher Group
06.2016 - 08.2017

Hospitalist/ Medical Director Elbert Memorial Hospital

HospitalMD
05.2014 - 05.2016

Hospitalist/ Medical Director North Georgia Medical Center

HospitalMD
05.2008 - 10.2015

Medical Director Douglas County Jail

Douglas County
07.2006 - 12.2011

Columbus Regional Medical Center Urgent Care

HealthCare Partners
02.2006 - 03.2008

Medical Director Lee State Prison

Georgia Department of Corrections
06.2001 - 01.2006

Private Practice Internal Medicine and Rheumatology

Graham Medical Group
07.1979 - 06.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

Emory University

M.D. - Medical

Columbia University College of Physician and Surgeons
Jimmy Graham MD