Primary Care Physician Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Job Description:

We’re unique. You should be, too. We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our teammembers. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is yourwork ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others withyour kindness and joy? We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidlyexpanding and we need great people to join our team. The Primary Care Physician (PCP) is a licensed/BoardCertified/Board Eligible trained professional in internal or familymedicine who plays a key role as part of the clinical operationsteam providing direct patient care and providing assessmentsprimarily in the ambulatory health care center setting, oroccasionally in acute care, nursing homes, skilled nursingfacilities (SNF) and home settings depending on the nature of theassignment. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:geriatric assessment, medical history, physical exam, diagnosis andtreatment, development of the plan of care, health education,specialty referrals, case management referrals, follow-up and cleardocumentation according to ChenMed standards for quality, service,productivity and teamwork. It also includes the participation inclinical rounds and conferences plus in-depth documentation throughwritten progress notes and summaries. The PCP will be required to demonstrate the ability to functionboth independently and in collaboration with other health careprofessionals. The PCP will consult with the applicable managersand medical directors to ensure compliance with guidelines alongwith participating in risk and quality management programs,clinical meetings and other meetings as required. The PCP will adhere to strict departmental goals/objectives,standards of performance, regulatory compliance, quality patientcare compliance, and policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOBDUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Functions independently as a primary care practitioner as partof a patient care team. Independently assesses acute and non-acute clinicalproblems. Performs and documents physical assessments and patienthistories, analyzes trends in patient conditions, and develops,documents and implements a patient management plan in response tothe data obtained. This also includes assisting in the developmentof the plan of care in addition to providing appropriate patient/family/significant other counseling and education. Plans patient care based on in-depth knowledge of the specificpatient population and/ or protocol, anticipating and identifyingphysiological and/ or psychological problems commonly encounteredincluding the consideration of the patient’s cultural background,level of understanding, personality and support systems. Serves aspatient advocate.

Patient management includes the following:

1) writingadmission, transfer and discharge orders; 2) ordering andinterpreting appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies: 3)ordering of appropriate medication and treatments; 4) referringpatients for consultation when indicated i.e. dermatology,neurology, ophthalmology, endocrine, surgery, intensive care,infectious disease, hematology, psychiatry, social service,dietary, etc.;5) Documentation through in-depth progress notes andsummaries. Participates in patient care rounds and conferences.

Communicates patient management strategies to members of thepatient care team. Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team toensure that patient management strategies are successful in meetingpatient care needs. Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention andinitiates life-saving procedures when necessary. Uses advanced communication skills to problem solve complexsituations and to improve processes and service to patients. Collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members toanalyze and evaluate current systems of health care delivery toidentify and implement new practice patterns as appropriate. Participates in outside activities that enhance personal andprofessional growth and development. Initiates arrangements and writes orders for discharges andcompletes appropriate paperwork. Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, PT, socialworkers, family and key caregivers to transition the patient to alower level of care as soon as medically appropriate. Advocacy & Education-ensuring the patient has an advocate forneeded services and any needed education. Introduces self to patient/family and explain primary careprovider role. Facilitates patient/family conferences to review treatmentgoals, optimize resource utilization, provide family education andidentify needs. Enhances a collaborative relationship to maximize thepatient’s/family’s ability to make informed decisions re: goals ofcare, palliative care and hospice. Utilization/Financial Management-managing resource utilizationand reimbursement for services. Facilitates discharge to appropriate level of care and usespreferred providers when additional services are required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Competencies for Success Scientific Foundation Competencies Critically analyzes data and evidence for improving clinicalpractice. Integrates knowledge from the humanities and sciences. Translates research and other forms of knowledge to improvepractice processes and outcomes. Develops new practice approaches based on the integration ofresearch, theory, and practice knowledge. Leadership Competencies Assumes complex and advanced leadership roles to initiate andguide change. Provides leadership to foster collaboration with multiplestakeholders (e.g. patients, community, integrated health careteams, and policy makers) to improve health care. Demonstrates leadership that uses critical and reflectivethinking. Advocates for improved access, quality and cost effectivehealth care. Advances practice through the development and implementation ofinnovations incorporating principles of change. Communicates practice knowledge effectively both orally and inwriting. Participates in professional organizations and activities thatinfluence health outcomes of a population focus. QualityCompetencies Uses best available evidence to continuously improve quality ofclinical practice. Evaluates the relationships among quality, safety, access, andcost and their influence on health care. Evaluates how organizational structure, care processes,financing, marketing and policy decisions impact the quality ofhealth care. Applies skills in peer review to promote a culture ofexcellence. Anticipates variations in practice and is proactive inimplementing interventions to ensure quality. Practice InquiryCompetencies Provides leadership in the translation of new knowledge intopractice. Generates knowledge from clinical practice to improve practiceand patient outcomes. Applies clinical investigative skills to improve healthoutcomes. Leads practice inquiry, individually or in partnership withothers. Disseminates evidence from inquiry to diverse audiences usingmultiple modalities. Analyzes clinical guidelines for individualized applicationinto practice. Technology and Information Literacy Competencies Integrates appropriate technologies for knowledge management toimprove health care. Translates technical and scientific health informationappropriate for various users’ needs. Assesses the patient’s and caregiver’s educational needs toprovide effective, personalized health care. Coaches the patient and caregiver for positive behavioralchange. Demonstrates information literacy skills in complex decisionmaking. Contributes to the design of clinical information systems thatpromote safe, quality and cost effective care. Uses technology systems, with ongoing learning and updates,which capture data on variables for the evaluation of primary care.

Policy Competencies Demonstrates an understanding of the interdependence of policyand practice. Advocates for ethical policies that promote access, equity,quality, and cost. Analyzes ethical, legal, and social factors influencing policydevelopment. Contributes in the development of health policy. Analyzes the implications of health policy acrossdisciplines. Evaluates the impact of globalization on health care policydevelopment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA

MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics orsimilar specialty required Current, active MD licensure in State of employment isrequired A minimum of 2 years clinical experience in geriatric, adult orfamily practice setting, including 1 year of ChenMed PCP experienceis preferred (ideally as PCP Partner) Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine,Geriatrics or similar specialty is preferred, Board Eligibility isrequired Once Board certified will maintain board certification in theirterminal specialty by doing necessary MOC, CME and/or retakingboard exams as required Must have a current DEA number for schedule II-V controlledsubstances Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American HeartAssociation (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 daysof employment . click apply for full job details