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.
As a Physician, you will be responsible for coordination of proactive care for patients with chronic conditions as well as identifying wellness and/or preventative service for clinical patients. This position will work closely with the clinical staff and will report to the Site Medical Director.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Utilizes appropriate and effective patient care plans which includes adequate diagnostic procedures, therapies, use of consultation and referrals, and outcomes. Manages patients to assure continuity of care which includes adequate scheduling and tracking of return visits, completion of treatment plans, and follow-up of chronic problems, abnormal tests, and no show appointments. Provides whole-person care which includes appropriate referrals to the social worker, nutritionist, and mental health professionals. integration of biologic, social, psychological and environmental issues. Maintains adequate, concise, and legible documentation of patient care. Provides and documents appropriate periodic health examinations. (i.e. preschool vision exams, serum cholesterol, pap smears, etc.) Educates patients about their diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, medications, preventive care, etc. Utilizes appropriate infection control measures, including universal precautions. Supervises advance practice nurses in Clinic when assigned. Provides consultation and prescription signatures to advance practice nurses when needed. Oversees residents in the management of hospital patients. Writes daily progress notes in hospital charts. Takes phone calls about hospital patients. Participate in assigned Quality Assurance/Management in Daily Work activities. Regularly attends QA/TQM as required. Participates in the physician performance audit as assigned. Assists in the development and maintenance of HealthLinc practice guidelines (protocols) as assigned. Participates in Total Quality Management (TQM) activities. Attends Clinics Provider Group Meetings and hospital section meeting as scheduled. Attends required in-service meetings. Makes presentations in the community when requested. Teaches students and residents as assigned. All HealthLinc staff is committed to engage in quality improvement initiatives that align with and support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training Graduation from an approved medical school Completed Residency Program Board certification DEA certification CPR certification Indiana State Medical License Continuing medical education Experience At least 1-3 years of experience as a physician (not required but highly preferred) Skills/Job Requirement Strong customer service skills Strong organizational and time management skills Proven ability to work well in a team environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to remain flexible and adaptable Transportation and valid drivers license Technology Skills Operate a multi-line phone system and other office equipment including printers, fax machines, etc. Basic software skills (Microsoft Office, EHR, online sources, etc.)
