A Family or General Practitioner provides primary medical care for families and patients of all ages, including diagnosis, treatment and preventative care. Treats illnesses and helps patients to manage complex or chronic diseases. Works in a private practice or outpatient clinical setting. Works to meet the medical needs of communities that are less well served by hospitals.
Physician for Skilled Nursing Facilities•Primary Care West Haven•Branford
PACT MSO, LLC
•3.3 Branford, CT Job Details Full-time $200,000•$300,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Drug dosages Patient treatment planning Doctor of Medicine Direct patient care Medicine Management Treating patients as a physician Medical law Initial assessment (medical evaluation) Interviewing clients Coaching Nursing team management Client rights in caregiving Care documentation Mid-level 3 years Patient history taking One-on-one patient counseling Clinical information systems Healthcare privacy protection Quality improvement Clinical assessment documentation DEA License Patient family and caregiver education Medical License Infection control regulations Working with families Patient care leadership Computer skills Health coaching
Full Job Description Salary Range:
$200,000.00 to $300,000.00 per year By adhering to Connecticut State Law, pay ranges are posted. The pay rate will vary based on various factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge of position and comparison to others who are already in this role within the company. Flu Vaccine Considerations Proof of annual flu vaccination is required for all employees. Physicians Alliance of Connecticut (PACT, LLC) has an Internal Medical Group with an opportunity for a Physician to work in Skilled Nursing Facilities in the Branford area. This is an excellent opportunity for those that enjoy a flexible work schedule, working autonomously, and accelerate in a pay for performance environment. The position would be full time working 40 hours per week. Summary Under indirect supervision, provides and manages health care for a specified patient population. Essential Functions Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population. Engages patients and their families or caregivers in understanding, setting and monitoring self management care plans, and documents individualized care plans and care coordination in the patient chart. Analyze patients medical history, medication allergies, physical condition and examination to determine best care Diagnose medical condition Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions. Refers patients to specialists or to internal medicine as appropriate. Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required. Respect and promote patient rights and privacy. Responding appropriately to emergency situations. Participate in meetings to evaluate practice processes and work flows pertaining to patient care and quality improvement efforts. Participate in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs. Participates in population health activities as directed by the practice. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives , and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards Skills and Knowledge Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care. Understanding of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosage and instruct patients in correct usage. Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluations, diagnosis and treatments in area of expertise. Demonstrated skill in interviewing and patient coaching. EHR documentation as it pertains to patients and populations of patients. Education and Experience Medical Doctor with 3 to 5 years of direct patient experience which may include residency. Medical License, Board certification, Federal DEA certification
Behaviors Preferred Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated:
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Preferred Ability to Make an
Impact:
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
