Travel Primary Care Physician (Monday-Friday) Position Available In Oneida, New York

Travel Primary Care Physician (Monday-Friday) Upstate Family Health Center Incorporated Utica, NY 13502 Upstate Family Health Care Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering family health care services to individuals of all ages. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8:00am-6:00pm. We are committed to providing quality health care for everyone in order to build a healthier community. We are currently accepting applications for a Travel Primary Care Physician. This is a 1099 Contract Position. $145-165 per hour, 12320-13200 / 2 weeks for 80 hours; consideration for mileage and lodging reimbursement. Additional Incentives available.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, Primary Care Physician is primarily responsible for participating in the multi-disciplinary process of providing care and treatment to patients. The Physician provides the full scope of primary care services which fall under his/her field of training, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance to patients. The Primary Care Physician is additionally responsible for supporting clinical supervision (e.g. client oversight, case consultation, productivity reports, quality assurance) and support for medical services provided by the agency.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities:

Activities include but are not limited to the following: Provides comprehensive medical services to patients across the life course presenting for care at UFHC, on a continuing basis; examines patients, using medical instruments and equipment Where indicated, obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients; establish accurate diagnosis Perform clinical services to patients who present with illness or disease, Orders or executes various tests and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition. Reviews incoming reports (e.g. lab, xray, EKG) signs, dates and followsup in a timely manner. Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases Provide or directly oversee services and procedures appropriate in the outpatient setting. Educate patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs. Administers or prescribes treatments and medications, and instructs patients on proper utilization Refers patients to medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patient’s wellbeing Adhere to established clinical protocols and procedures. Maintain adequate and legible patient medical records in the established chart. Supervise or participate in and react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Fulfill HRSA and health center productivity standards, such as UDS. Follow established health center procedures for patient billing and reimbursement. Maintain professional competence by completing appropriate specialty requirements of CME. Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings and other clinical meetings. Performs oncall duties as needed including responsibilities in the electronic health record and the afterhours telephone oncall. Acknowledges patient’s rights on confidentiality issues, maintains patient confidentiality at all times, and follows HIPAA guidelines and regulations. Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations and certifications. Successful completion of UFHC credentialing and privileged review upon hire and recredentialing. Maintains self in a professional manner at all times, adhering to regulatory body guidelines, Upstate Family Health Center policy and procedures and in keeping with the Agency’s mission statement, as well as professional Code of Ethics. Participate in supervision meetings, staff meetings, agencywide meetings, utilization review meetings, inservice training, and agency culture events. Complete all applicable licensing requirements and ethical standards including maintaining required CE hours.

Universal Duties:

Promote and maintain a safe working environment. Attends department meetings and any mandated continuing education/training programs. Comply with all pertinent regulatory and agency regulations and operating standards. Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Agency’s culture, values and mission. Participate in activities as part of the team that may include meetings, trainings, and committees. Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements:

Graduate of approved medical school with Board Certification. Unencumbered New York State License to practice medicine Eligible to obtain and maintain a federal and state narcotic registration (DEA License). Strong community health/public health orientation, experienced in patient care management, and demonstrates managed health care knowledge and experience. Diagnoses and patient visit coding experience. Knowledge of or experience with healthcare information systems, such as electronic health record and practice management systems experience; EClinical Works preferred Experience in a multiple provider medical practice Strong commitment health professions ethics including principles of social justice, empowerment, and selfdetermination of individuals Ability to work well with others in a teamoriented environment, work primarily independently and selfdirected, take initiative and use good judgement Intermediate PC skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Office 365) Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Requirements:

Demonstrates professional, appropriate, effective, and tactful communication skills, including written, verbal and nonverbal. Demonstrates a positive attitude and respectful, professional customer service. Acknowledges patient’s rights on confidentiality issues, maintains patient confidentiality at all times, and follows HIPAA guidelines and regulations. Proactively acts as patient advocate, responding with empathy and respect to resolve patient and family concerns, and recognizes opportunities for improvement to meeting patient concerns. Demonstrates cultural competency and commitment to patients Proactively continues to educate self on providing quality care and improving professional skills. Applies and actively shares knowledge, expertise and best practices with team Behavior supports the mission, core values and objectives of the organization. Displays flexibility and openness in daily work and encourages others to stay open to change and improvement. Accepts and readily adapts to changing priorities, new ideas, strategies, procedures and methods. Demonstrates and promotes respect toward coworkers and adapts behaviors to work effectively with varying people and situations. Accumulates all relevant information prior to making jobrelated decisions. Presents wellconsidered alternatives when making recommendations. Makes decisions in a timely manner. Complies with quality assurance, OSHA, infection control, safety and other policies set forth.

Work Environment:

Blood Borne Pathogen Category (OSHA) – Category I – Job related tasks involve exposure or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue and tasks are a condition of employment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

These include:

The ability to type and operate a computer with various software programs Being able to remain stationary and upright during shift and move throughout the building as needed The ability to position self to install equipment, including under desks Moves equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising workflow and efficiency.

Contact Group:

The Primary Care Physician has contact with all levels of employees of UFHC, patients and their families, community members, vendors and peers. Upstate Family Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Upstate Family Health Center Incorporated Upstate Family Health Care Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering family health care services to individuals of all ages at various locations throughout Mohawk Valley. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Our mission is to serve the diverse needs of our community with compassion and dedication. By joining our team, you will be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery. Utica, NY, centrally located in New York State, offers a unique blend of cultural richness and natural beauty. The Mohawk Valley is known for its picturesque landscapes, historic landmarks, and a welcoming community. Enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and boating, as well as vibrant arts and culinary scenes. The area is ideal for those seeking a balanced lifestyle with a variety of recreational opportunities.