PHYSICIAN - PRIMARY CARE - INTERNAL MEDICINE

Excellent opportunity to join our Physician Practices in Primary Care, Internal Medicine. This role evaluates, examines, diagnose, and treats patients according to established protocols, while maintaining and promoting the wellbeing of the individual through preventive health care and guidance. The position rotates between Latrobe and Greensburg offices. A stellar, high-quality medical team made up of leading-edge professionals is one of the factors that sets Independence Health System (IHS) apart. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and work life balance. Essential Job Functions Refer patient to medical specialist social services or other professionals as appropriate. Ensure that the assessment of the patient and the direct and indirect patient care delivered is in accordance with appropriate licensing board, hospital policies, procedures and protocols, and all other professional standards of care. Collect patient assessment data in a systematic manner, focusing on the physical, psychosocial, age, cultural, and spiritual needs of the patient. Perform systematic physical exam and history of present illness. Document assessment data, history of present illness, and physical findings on the appropriate medical record within established time frame. Involve the patient/family and other healthcare providers when appropriate. Facilitate clarification of patient and family goals of care. Develop action plans required to meet goals. Involve ancillary services as needed. Participate in the assessment of the patient's readiness to learn, identifying the educational barriers and tailor the educational process to meet the needs of the patient/family. Ensure the process includes education about safe and effective use of medications, pain and managing pain, available resources, obtaining further care and their responsibility for their care. Acquire and distribute educational resources tailored to the patient's needs. Provide care coordination. Work with all members of the health care team. Utilize outside entities including but not limited to spiritual care when appropriate. Provide care information at times of all transitions to the next provider. Facilitate completion of POLST documents as appropriate. Facilitate completion of advance directive documents as appropriate. Provide expertise in pain management with attention to equianalgesic dose management and non-medicinal methods of pain management. Other duties as assigned. Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities] Required Qualifications/Experience Graduate of a medical school accredited by the LCME or ADA, OR Graduate of AMA governed fifth pathway program, OR Graduate of a medical school not otherwise mentioned with valid ECFMG certification AND graduate of accredited family medicine residency program. Graduate of an ACGME or AOA accredited residency program. Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice. Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience. Preferred Qualifications/Experience Model the ACGME six (6) core competencies. Experience in Healthcare setting. License, Certification & Clearances Current medical license in the state of Pennsylvania. Board certification in Family Medicine by ABFM or AOA or Board Certified in Internal Medicine by ABIM. Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the America Heart Association (CPR and AED) program. Valid DEA License. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.). Travel may be expected locally between System locations. Equal Employment Opportunity Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Disclaimer This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Work Environment Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential

• Absolute Necessity. Marginal
• Minimal Necessity. Constantly
• 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently
• 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally
• 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely
• Less than 0.

25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Extreme Heat X X Extreme Cold X X Heights X X Confined Spaces X X Extreme Noise(>85dB) X X Mechanical Hazards X X Use of Vibrating Tools X X Operates Vehicle (company) X X Operates Heavy Equipment X X Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices X X Rotates All Shifts X X 8 Hours Shifts

X X 10-12

Hours Shifts X X On-Call X X Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk) X X Travel Between Sites X X Direct Patient Care X X Respirator Protective Equipment X X Eye Protection X X Head Protection (hard hat) X X Hearing Protection X X Hand Protection X X Feet, Toe Protection X X Body Protection X X Latex Exposure X X Solvent Exposure X X Paint (direct use) Exposure X X Dust (sanding) Exposure X X Ethylene Oxide Exposure X X Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure X X Blood/Body Fluid Exposure X X Chemicals (direct use) Exposure X X Mist Exposure X X Wax Stripper (direct use) X X Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure X X Ionizing Radiation Exposure X X Laser Exposure X X Physical Demands When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential

• Absolute Necessity. Marginal
• Minimal Necessity. Constantly
• 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently
• 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally
• 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely
• Less than 0.

25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Bending (Stooping) X X Sitting X X Walking X X Climbing Stairs X X Climbing Ladders X X Standing X X Kneeling X X Squatting (Crouching) X X Twisting/Turning X Keyboard/Computer Operation X X Gross Grasp X X Fine Finger Manipulation X X Hand/Arm Coordination X X Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force) X X Carry X X Transfer/Push/Pull Patients X X Seeing Near w/Acuity X X Feeling (Sensation) X X Color Vision X X Hearing Clearly X X Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead X X Reaching Above Shoulder Level X X Reaching Forward X X Lifting Floor to Knuckle 10-19 10-19 >20 Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle >10 >10 Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder >10 >10