Physician Hampton Roads Community Health Center

• 4.4 Portsmouth, VA Job Details Full-time $180,000
• $220,000 a year 13 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Diagnostic result interpretation Surgical techniques Electronic health records (EHR) management Initial assessment (medical evaluation) Customer service Word processing BC/BE Spreadsheets Radiology diagnostics BLS Certification HIPAA Medical diagnostic testing Surgery Patient history taking Evidence-based practice Health information regulatory compliance Medical License Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Health information management Productivity software Clinical confidentiality policies Medical imaging Managing patient records Medical imaging interpretation Full Job Description Position Overview The Hampton Roads Community Health Center is looking for physicians to join the medical team.

Hampton Roads is a metropolitan area in southeastern Virginia that includes the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg. It also includes the counties of Gloucester, Isle of Wight, James City, Mathews, and York, and Currituck County, North Carolina. The Hampton Roads region is known for its connection to water, and includes the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and many rivers. It's also home to one of the world's largest natural harbors, and is the northernmost major East Coast port of the United States that's ice-free year-round. Under limited supervision, this exempt position works as part of the medical provider team providing medical services to the patients of the community health center. Reports to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). There is currently a one time sign on bonus of $5,000

• $10,000 based on experience, for the Physician opportunity.

Key Responsibilities Provide primary medical care by caring for all patients in accordance with the physician's medical specialty; develops a plan of care for each patient, including complete medical history, physician examination, diagnosis, appropriate treatment and/or referral, including hospitalization, when necessary; stresses the importance of and keeps in compliance with clinical guidelines relating to preventive health care measures; and uses all available resources in diagnosis and treatment, such as laboratory and radiological testing, in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner. Confer with consulting physicians, nurses, patients, and patient's families concerning treatment and care of patients; refers those cases, which require specialist services, but maintains responsibility, assuring that continuity of care is provided; serves as a clinical preceptor relating to medical education; educates support staff where needed to maintain patient safety and workflow; completes electronic health records according to practice standards; and closes charts within the appropriate time frame. Participate in the development and implementation of a regularly up-dated performance improvement plan for the consortium and disease collaborative(s); participates in the Health Promotion/Disease Prevention activities required by the U.S. Public Health Services; and participates in the health center's quality assurance program, including attending morning huddles to help maintain Patient Centered Medical Home recognition and Joint Commission Accreditation. Perform administrative support work such as word processing, creating spreadsheets, data entry and retrieval; orders, monitors and distributes program supplies/resources; and other information to ensure accuracy and conformance to established procedures and policies; and counsels patients regarding patient responsibilities and rights; adheres to patient confidentiality guidelines. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy. Completion of an approved residency program in their field. License to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Board certified in their field. Must be certified in Basic Life Support techniques. Requires an acceptable background check to include state and local criminal check; satisfactory results from a pre-employment medical evaluation and substance abuse testing and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing. As a condition of continued employment, you must complete a state-mandated application for credentialing and recertification. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Patient Care

• Provide health care services to patients, families, and communities aimed at preventing health problems or maintaining health.

Perform all medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice. Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their conditions through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests. Organize and prioritize responsibilities to provide care that is safe, effective, and efficient. Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice. Make informed decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment. Develop and carry out patient management plans aimed at preventing, maintaining, or improving health problems and/or outcomes. HIPAA

• Knowledge of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure privacy and safeguard patient information.

Customer Service — Considerable knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes meeting quality standards for service. Technology — General knowledge of providing and documenting healthcare using electronic health records (EHR). Computer Skills

• Utilize a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and related software to effectively complete a variety of financial tasks with reasonable speed and accuracy. Time Management
• Plan and organize daily work routine. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establish a personal schedule accordingly. Implements work activities in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. Interpersonal Relationships
• Demonstrate the ability to engage with a variety of other health care professionals in a manner that optimizes safe, effective, patient
• and population-centered care. Work effectively with other health professionals to provide collaborative, patient-centered care while maintaining a climate of mutual respect, dignity, diversity, ethical integrity, and trust. Communication
• Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information and collaboration with patients, their families, and health professionals.

Judgment/Decision Making — Evaluate the best method of research and then exercises appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and resolving complex matters. Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.