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We are seeking several Clinical Psychologists to join our growing community health center team at Kintegra Health. The successful candidates will be responsible for providing evidence-based psychological assessment, intervention, consultation, and referral services to patients of all ages, with a focus on management of behavioral and chronic health conditions. This role will be split between providing psychological testing services to support our psychiatric and primary care services and providing evidence-based psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, and adults. Additionally, there may opportunities for program development and the provision of supervision for psychology trainees. This role will involve working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary group of professionals including mental health providers, primary care providers, psychiatric providers, addiction medicine providers, medical specialists, and chiropractors.

At Kintegra, we believe in investing in our team to provide the best possible care for both our patients and community. Benefits from working at Kintegra Health include:

Access to student loan repayment programs (such as the National Health Service Corps)
Generous allotment of continuing education funding
Generous Retirement contribution/match
Access to career ladder incentives
The ability to engage in the community in meaningful ways
Health Insurance
Dental Benefits
$5000.00 in Tuition Reimbursement
Competitive Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Career Development and Leadership Opportunities

Education and Experience Requirements:
Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology or School Psychology
Experience providing evidence-based psychotherapeutic intervention services
Experience administering and interpreting psychological testing instruments
Experience writing psychological assessment reports
Professional licensure as a Psychologist by the NC Psychology Board (LP or LPA)

Key Responsibilities:
Provide evidence-based brief and ongoing psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults to address behavioral health and chronic disease management concerns.
Administer and interpret psychological testing instruments, and write assessment reports
Work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Adhere to professional Code of Ethics and provide evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions
Formulate and facilitate the implementation of behavioral health, substance abuse, and chronic disease management plans of care
Provide consultative services to medical and behavioral health team members and train other healthcare professionals as needed
Complete all required documentation related to patient treatment, payment, and organizational operations
Engage in continuing education to maintain licensure and enhance professional competence
Maintain knowledge of and liaison with community agencies and resources
Adhere to professional Code of Ethics and provide evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions

We are looking for several Behavioral Health Providers (LCSW or LSWC-A) to join our family. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health, this person works as a part of a multidisciplinary primary care treatment team to facilitate the provision of holistic, whole-person healthcare for all Kintegra Health patients. Provides behavioral health and substance abuse screening, brief intervention, education, and referral services for patients presenting in Kintegra Health primary care clinics. Provides ongoing consultation and treatment planning support for primary care medical staff in their work with patients with psychosocial, behavioral health, chronic disease, behavior change, and/or substance use concerns. Is knowledgeable of and adheres to all policies, professional practice standards, philosophies and requirements for professional clinical practice.

Behavioral Health Provider (LCSW or LCSW-A) Key Responsibilities:

1.Practice reflects adherence to professional Code of Ethics.
2. Provides evidence based assessment, intervention, consultation, and referral services for patients with a variety of behavioral and chronic health conditions
3. Works cooperatively as an integral part of the primary healthcare team with the goal of improving patient care and increasing team efficiency.
4. Formulates and facilitates the implementation of behavioral health, substance abuse, and chronic disease management plans of care through use appropriate treatment modalities, interventions, and available community resources.
5. Assists primary care providers with screening, identification, diagnosis, management, and treatment of behavioral health, substance use, issues, chronic disease management
6. Engages in ongoing assessment and quality improvement strategies to assist in the implementation ongoing primary care/behavioral health integration strategies.
7. Provides consultative services to health care team members within the scope of care definitions and provides training to other health care professionals as needed.
8. Completes, in a timely manner, all required documentation related to patient treatment, payment for services rendered, and organizational operations.
9. Engages in continuing education to maintain licensure and enhance professional competence relevant to medical and legal issues that impact patient care.

10. Maintains working knowledge of and liaison with community agencies and resources.

Psychiatrist M.D. Summary of Position: Provides professional medical and psychiatric services to complement the delivery of primary health care services at Kintegra Health; provides clinical leadership and supervision of midlevel providers and indirect supervision of medical support staff. Works closely with the Chief Medical Officer.

Minimum Qualifications:. Knowledgeable in population health management in the underserved and/or vulnerable populations. Understands ethics of confidentiality. Previous computer experience or training required. Successful candidate must submit to TB testing and any vaccinations recommended by OSHA Guidelines. Sets an example as a medical professional by observing work start and stop times, giving adequate notice for absences, and following clinic’s operational and personnel policies and procedures. Able to communicate and relate well with patients, providers and clinical staff. Maintains appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding CME requirements. Observes standards of medical care.

Psychiatrist M.D. Key Responsibilities

Engages in a patient-centered approach to providing care for patients and their families
Provides medical evaluation, treatment and consultation services to patients of the clinic. Responds to emergencies and answers medical questions.
Obtains and documents, or causes to be obtained and documented; appropriate chief complaint, past medical, family and social history, review of systems, examination, medications and allergies, assessment and plan for each patient, providing patient education as needed.
Provides medical orders for prescription refills, administration of medications, ancillary testing, and/or referrals as needed to patients
Reviews ancillary test results in a timely manner and coordinates notification and follow-up to the patients.
Supervises patient care by non-clinic agencies such as home health care, nursing home, or hospice.
Available to patients personally or through clinical staff to answer questions and relay information regarding their care.
Completion of all appropriate paperwork in a timely manner, including documentation to comply with insurance and reimbursement guidelines.
Supervises assigned midlevel providers in the conduct of clinical care and delegates authority and responsibility when and where needed Supervises assigned midlevel providers in the conduct of clinical care and delegates authority and responsibility when and where needed.
Actively participates in the QI process by reviewing peer and mid-level charts when appropriate and gives feedback to peer to support a culture of peer education and continual learning

Key Responsibilities :
Engages in a patient-centered approach to providing care for patients and their families
Provides medical evaluation, treatment and consultation services to patients of the clinic. Responds to emergencies and answers medical questions.
Obtains and documents, or causes to be obtained and documented; appropriate chief complaint, past medical, family and social history, review of systems, examination, medications and allergies, assessment and plan for each patient, providing patient education as needed.
Provides medical orders for prescription refills, administration of medications, ancillary testing, and/or referrals as needed to patients
Reviews ancillary test results in a timely manner and coordinates notification and follow-up to the patients.
Supervises patient care by non-clinic agencies such as home health care, nursing home, or hospice.
Available to patients personally or through clinical staff to answer questions and relay information regarding their care.
Completion of all appropriate paperwork in a timely manner, including documentation to comply with insurance and reimbursement guidelines.
Supervises assigned midlevel providers in the conduct of clinical care and delegates authority and responsibility when and where needed Supervises assigned midlevel providers in the conduct of clinical care and delegates authority and responsibility when and where needed.
Actively participates in the QI process by reviewing peer and mid-level charts when appropriate and gives feedback to peer to support a culture of peer education and continual learning
Perform other duties as assigned by Medical Director

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION: Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases related to the Delta variant (and possibly other strains), increased hospitalization and ICU utilization and guidance/mandates from applicable authorities, including the state and federal government, Lincoln Community Health Center has instituted a mandatory vaccination requirement for all employees as a condition of employment. This requires all new hires to be “fully vaccinated” within 30 days of their applicable start date. “Fully vaccinated” currently means (a) 2 weeks after your second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or (b) 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Your vaccination status will need to be confirmed by providing proof of vaccination in a form satisfactory to Lincoln Community Health Center after an applicant receives a conditional offer of employment. Lincoln Community Health Center has a process for receiving and evaluating vaccination exemption requests due to medical contraindication, disability, and sincerely held religious beliefs under applicable law. An applicant seeking such an exemption should contact Human Resources to initiate that process no later than two (2) business days after receiving a conditional offer of employment. All information regarding vaccination status will be maintained in confidence in accordance with applicable law. Our policies on vaccination requirements and related COVID-19 protocols are subject to change based on changes in the law and applicable regulations, state and federal guidance, and trends within North Carolina and our local communities.

Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc. (LCHC), mission is to provide primary and preventive health care in a courteous, professional , and personalized manner.

Key requirements for any position are our “Core Values”:
•Courtesy
•Respect
•Quality
•Accessibility
•Teamwork
•Continuous Improvement

LCHC provides comprehensive, high-quality primary health care to our patients regardless of ability to pay. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide health care to all members of our community, including low income, uninsured patients and diverse communities. We screen potential employees to first ensure alignment with our key requirements followed by the requisite position skills set. In doing so staff must be committed to the mission who do their best to live and work the characteristics of our core values as we strive to care for ever increasing members of the communities we serve. Understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences.

We believe that diversity and inclusion is critical and promotes our commitment to serving the Durham community.

NUTRITIONIST
WIC

Knowledge of nutrition and ability to analyze dietary in assessing nutritional needs of individual groups. Must have the ability to present oral and written information before a group of people. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community, organizations, other agencies and staff members. Graduation from an accredited college or university, with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or public health nutrition. One (1) year experience in nutrition with particular emphasis in children’s health. Bi-Lingual (Spanish) preferred. Registered Dietician (RD) certification preferred.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION: Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases related to the Delta variant (and possibly other strains), increased hospitalization and ICU utilization and guidance/mandates from applicable authorities, including the state and federal government, Lincoln Community Health Center has instituted a mandatory vaccination requirement for all employees as a condition of employment. This requires all new hires to be “fully vaccinated” within 30 days of their applicable start date. “Fully vaccinated” currently means (a) 2 weeks after your second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or (b) 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Your vaccination status will need to be confirmed by providing proof of vaccination in a form satisfactory to Lincoln Community Health Center after an applicant receives a conditional offer of employment. Lincoln Community Health Center has a process for receiving and evaluating vaccination exemption requests due to medical contraindication, disability, and sincerely held religious beliefs under applicable law. An applicant seeking such an exemption should contact Human Resources to initiate that process no later than two (2) business days after receiving a conditional offer of employment. All information regarding vaccination status will be maintained in confidence in accordance with applicable law. Our policies on vaccination requirements and related COVID-19 protocols are subject to change based on changes in the law and applicable regulations, state and federal guidance, and trends within North Carolina and our local communities.

Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc. (LCHC), mission is to provide primary and preventive health care in a courteous, professional, and personalized manner.

Key requirements for any position are our “Core Values”:
•Courtesy
•Respect
•Quality
•Accessibility
•Teamwork
•Continuous Improvement

LCHC provides comprehensive, high-quality primary health care to our patients regardless of ability to pay. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide health care to all members of our community, including low income, uninsured patients and diverse communities. We screen potential employees to first ensure alignment with our key requirements followed by the requisite position skills set. In doing so staff must be committed to the mission who do their best to live and work the characteristics of our core values as we strive to care for ever increasing members of the communities we serve. Understanding that each individual is unique and recognizing our individual differences.

We believe that diversity and inclusion is critical and promotes our commitment to serving the Durham community.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY
This individual will provide nursing care to patients and families as assigned and under the direction of a Registered Nurse. In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, the Advanced Licensed Practical Nurse demonstrates consistent use of nursing process. Actively supports the Lincoln Community Health Center’s mission of service, education and research.

QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to interpret physicians’/ mid-level practitioners orders and to formulate nursing plans based on instructions, perform a variety of nursing functions, and communicate effectively with patients and staff. Completion of Licensed Practical Nurse curriculum at an accredited program with a formal pharmacology course required. Must be licensed to practice in the State of North Carolina. Bi-lingual applicants encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DATE
Open until filled.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION: Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases related to the Delta variant (and possibly other strains), increased hospitalization and ICU utilization and guidance/mandates from applicable authorities, including the state and federal government, Lincoln Community Health Center has instituted a mandatory vaccination requirement for all employees as a condition of employment. This requires all new hires to be “fully vaccinated” within 30 days of their applicable start date. “Fully vaccinated” currently means (a) 2 weeks after your second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or (b) 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Your vaccination status will need to be confirmed by providing proof of vaccination in a form satisfactory to Lincoln Community Health Center after an applicant receives a conditional offer of employment. Lincoln Community Health Center has a process for receiving and evaluating vaccination exemption requests due to medical contraindication, disability, and sincerely held religious beliefs under applicable law. An applicant seeking such an exemption should contact Human Resources to initiate that process no later than two (2) business days after receiving a conditional offer of employment. All information regarding vaccination status will be maintained in confidence in accordance with applicable law. Our policies on vaccination requirements and related COVID-19 protocols are subject to change based on changes in the law and applicable regulations, state and federal guidance, and trends within North Carolina and our local communities.

Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc. (LCHC), mission is to provide primary and preventive health care in a courteous, professional, and personalized manner.

Key requirements for any position are our “Core Values”:
•Courtesy
•Respect
•Quality
•Accessibility
•Teamwork
•Continuous Improvement

LCHC provides comprehensive, high-quality primary health care to our patients regardless of ability to pay. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide health care to all members of our community, including low income, uninsured patients and diverse communities. We screen potential employees to first ensure alignment with our key requirements followed by the requisite position skills set. In doing so staff must be committed to the mission who do their best to live and work the characteristics of our core values as we strive to care for ever increasing members of the communities we serve. Understanding that each individual is unique and recognizing our individual differences.

We believe that diversity and inclusion is critical and promotes our commitment to serving the Durham community.

Clinical Case Manager
Position Description
Provides bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessment with patients referred to Behavioral health; develops team-based treatment plan and interventions designed to improve patient health; works with team to implement treatment plan; research resources, refer, link, coordinate services to ensure client access to all available resources to meet identified needs. Provide education, skill-building, group facilitation and therapeutic interventions as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally in a professional manner and style, and the ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and educational levels. Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with patients, staff, community partners and the general public. Knowledge of or ability to obtain knowledge of community resources. Strongly prefer ability to communicate in English and Spanish.

Education
Master’s degree in human service area such as social work or psychology; at least an Associate license in social work, psychology, or counseling.

Previous Experience
Two years documented experience in the field of mental/behavioral health or case management in behavioral health, medical or social service agency.

Title: Deputy Medical Director

Reports To: Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Direct Reports: None

Classification/Category: Director Level

Workgroup(s): None

Work Status: Hybrid

Salary Range: $84,897.00 – $120,176.70

Stipend(s): $50/monthly for mobile phone

Status: Exempt

Summary of Position

The Deputy Medical Director, under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), oversees the clinical operation of the organization. Provides oversight to the implementation of care standards, as set by the CMO, including clinical quality improvement and assurance efforts and development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures. Analyzes medical workflow and provides clinical staff education to ensure that programs operate in accordance with various recognition and quality standards. The Deputy Medical Director will model behaviors consistent with the published values and the Code of Conduct of RCCHC.

RCCHC Mission, Vision and Values

Mission: Great care for every one, every day.

Vision: Striving to be the premier healthcare provider, dedicated to and supported by the people we serve.

Values: (R)espectful, (C)ompassionate, (C)aring, (H)onest, (C)ommitted

Population Served
Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center will provide open access, community-oriented primary care of the highest quality to all residents within our service area and surrounding counties, regardless of their ability to pay.

Minimum Qualifications
Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions in the English language. Communicate effectively. Interact in a respectful and professional manner with internal and external individuals. Ability to gather and synthesize information. Able to travel to other RCCHC sites. Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse populations, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds to the communities we serve.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in medical science, clinical administration, healthcare administration or related fields required. Master’s degree required.

Licensure/Certifications: Valid Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Medical license required.

Experience: Five years outpatient clinical experience preferred, minimum of three required. Hands on EHR Experience.

Knowledge:

In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations and understanding of budget and resources planning budgeting, as well as evaluation procedures and methods preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

Excellent management and mentoring skills
Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
Excellent planning, research and problem-solving skills
Capacity to build effective relationships to foster teamwork and collaboration
Works effectively with others and is able to organize workload, as well as assume responsibility and maintain confidentiality
Must be able to work independently, exercise appropriate decision-making skills, and function effectively on a team
Must be able to speak and communicate clearly and effectively

Essential Functions

Develop and coordinate strategies and plans for the clinical department according to company standards for excellent service and growth
Assume responsibility of budgeting and resourcing
Plan and oversee all patient care or administrative operations and programs
Maintain compliance with workflows, policies, and procedures as well as other activities to support PCMH model of care and accreditation
Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies and RCCHC policies and procedures regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security requirements for OCHIN EHR access
Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside provider’s patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for OCHIN EHR access
Knowledge of OCHIN EHR and related systems functionality
Knowledge of PCMH and other FQHC data reporting requirements
Maintain confidentiality, sensitivity, understanding, and respect for diverse populations inclusive of patients of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds
Ability to plan, coordinate, organize, train, and implement
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, including technical writing, interpersonal skills, and speaking to groups of providers
Recruit providers to ensure department is staffed with qualified personnel
Coordinate and supervise providers providing constructive feedback
Ensure personnel has appropriate clinical training and opportunities for continuous development
Continuously evaluate provider performance and make corrective action recommendations as necessary
Monitor compliance to legal guidelines, internal policies and quality standards
Maintain and apply knowledge of scope of practice, best practices, standardized procedures, workflow processes and state and federal and regulatory agencies pertaining to ambulatory care.

Other job duties may be required that are not listed above.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION: Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases related to the Delta variant (and possibly other strains), increased hospitalization and ICU utilization and guidance/mandates from applicable authorities, including the state and federal government, Lincoln Community Health Center has instituted a mandatory vaccination requirement for all employees as a condition of employment. This requires all new hires to be “fully vaccinated” within 30 days of their applicable start date. “Fully vaccinated” currently means (a) 2 weeks after your second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or (b) 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Your vaccination status will need to be confirmed by providing proof of vaccination in a form satisfactory to Lincoln Community Health Center after an applicant receives a conditional offer of employment. Lincoln Community Health Center has a process for receiving and evaluating vaccination exemption requests due to medical contraindication, disability, and sincerely held religious beliefs under applicable law. An applicant seeking such an exemption should contact Human Resources to initiate that process no later than two (2) business days after receiving a conditional offer of employment. All information regarding vaccination status will be maintained in confidence in accordance with applicable law. Our policies on vaccination requirements and related COVID-19 protocols are subject to change based on changes in the law and applicable regulations, state and federal guidance, and trends within North Carolina and our local communities.

Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc. (LCHC), mission is to provide primary and preventive health care in a courteous, professional , and personalized manner.

Key requirements for any position are our “Core Values”:
•Courtesy
•Respect
•Quality
•Accessibility
•Teamwork
•Continuous Improvement

LCHC provides comprehensive, high-quality primary health care to our patients regardless of ability to pay. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide health care to all members of our community, including low income, uninsured patients and diverse communities. We screen potential employees to first ensure alignment with our key requirements followed by the requisite position skills set. In doing so staff must be committed to the mission who do their best to live and work the characteristics of our core values as we strive to care for ever increasing members of the communities we serve. Understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences.

We believe that diversity and inclusion is critical and promotes our commitment to serving the Durham community.

Clinical Nurse Manager

Lincoln Community Health Center is currently seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide administrative support and direct nursing care in our clinic. Graduation from an accredited nursing program and Registered nurse license to practice in NC are required. BSN preferred.

If you are a dedicated nurse interested in providing care to an underserved population this position is for you. Computer skills or experience working in an electronic medical record environment are a plus. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As a condition of employment, all Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center new hires are required to be COVID-19 vaccinated prior to your first day of employment. Accommodations to begin the vaccination process can be scheduled with RCCHC’s Occupational Health on your first day should you choose to do so. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations can be made for employees with disabilities that prevent them from receiving the vaccine. Similarly, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals who notify us of sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from receiving the vaccine.

POSITION TITLE: Mid-Level Provider (NP & PA)

REPORTS TO: Chief Medical Officer

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

DEPARTMENT: Clinical

POSITION STATUS: Exempt

LOCATION: Ahoskie Comprehensive Care & Woodland Primary Care

POSITION SUMMARY: The Mid-Level Provider assists in providing health care for patients under supervision of MD. Provides clinical coordination for patients with concentration on the first 24 hours of care. Fosters the Educational Development of Patients and Families. Supports the care of the patient through the system with an emphasis on quality outcomes. The Mid-Level Provider will model behaviors consistent with the published values and the Code of Conduct of RCCHC.

POPULATION SERVED: Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center will provide open access, community-oriented primary care of the highest quality to all residents, migrants and seasonal farmworkers, as well as, visitors of Hertford, Bertie, Northampton, Gates, Washington and surrounding counties, regardless of their ability to pay.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina
Board certified or eligible
Maintains current DEA number
Master’s degree in Nursing or Science in Physician Assistant Studies and two years post training within a practice preferred
Must accept the several principles of community healthcare which include but are not limited to the following; commitment to serve patients regardless of their ability to pay, commitment to practices of health promotion and disease prevention, skill or aptitude in the management of physician and non-physician medical personnel
Works effectively with others and is able to organize workload, as well as assume responsibility and maintain confidentiality
Must be able to work independently, exercise appropriate decision making skills, and function effectively on a team.
Must be able to speak and communicate clearly and effectively

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Treat patients in the clinic who have appointments as well as “walk-in” patients
Participate with on call rotations with other providers
Practice cost conscious and cost effective medical care
Provide consultation with other medical providers at RCCHC
Ensure each medical encounter is documented appropriately and in a timely manner
Review laboratory data daily and take appropriate action promptly
Comply with all performance standards set by RCCHC and those required by an agency providing funds
Serve on one or more committees that provide performance improvement assurance for clinical practice at RCCHC
Attend medical staff meetings and participate in CME activities
Participate as an active member of the RCCHC team
Maintain compliance with workflows, policies and procedures as well as other activities to support PCMH model of care and accreditation

PROVIDER RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Provider shall devote their best professional skill and services in practicing medicine in accordance with the customary rules of ethics and conduct of the general practice of medicine, and specifically, as set forth by the North Carolina Board of Examiners.
The Provider will comply with RCCHC’s requirements for: pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, criminal background check, and national databank search, with the understanding that any incriminating results are grounds for dismissal.
The Provider will complete all required Federal and State onboarding processes, forms, applications, etc., whether through paper form or electronic submission.
Provider will meet fulltime or part-time minimum hours as designated in addendum.
Provider shall be entitled to cumulative sick, vacation and holiday or accruals based on years of service per the Center’s policy.
Full time status Providers are encouraged to take up to 5 paid working days for Continuing Medical Education (CME) annually. Request for CME leave must be approved in advance by Center. Full Time Providers are allowed a maximum allowance of up to $3,000 for documented CME expenses, and lab coat purchase, per center’s calendar year, in order to maintain the professional status as a medical provider and subject to the availability of finds based on Center’s actual financial performance compared to the board approved operating budget. CME leave and allowances are noncumulative and are forfeited upon the termination of Provider’s employment for any reason.
Provider agrees to arrive at work on-time and to productively work during all hours scheduled.
The Provider is required to obtain and retain a state medical license and DEA number.
The Provider will participate in at least one (1) of Center’s Community Service Programs, Committees, and/or Quality Improvement Initiatives each quarter. Community Service Programs include Health Fairs, educational programs presented to the public and to civic, service, business and religious organizations, and other community health education programs. During Migrant Seasonal Farmworker peak Season Provider may participate in off-site, after hours medical programs to meet the Community Service requirement. Committees may include any subcommittee created within the organization to address a need or task requiring clinical leadership. If Center fails to offer any such opportunities during the quarter, Provider is deemed to have met this requirement.
The Provider agrees to provide direct medical care to all patients accepted for services at RCCHC, and will follow proper protocol and the leadership of the Chief Medical Officer when it seems necessary to dismiss any patients who prove to be too difficult, disruptive or dangerous to serve.
The Provider agrees to provide all information needed to complete all Licensure Credentialing process, procedure, and paperwork as directed by RCCHC to obtain Federal Tort Claims Act coverage for the providers work with RCCHC and to obtain payment for services.
The provider agrees to manage a panel of patients utilizing chronic care registries and health maintenance registries, and the provider will set the tone of team care engagement.
The Provider also acknowledges that all fees collected as a result of professional services rendered shall be the property of the Corporation.
The Provider agrees to complete all required documentation of medical records (electronically and in some situation using paper) in a timely manner (48 hours, unless otherwise notified) to completeness of documentation and to support billing activities to be done by other RCCHC staff.
The Provider agrees that RCCHC has the right to discuss all such issues with any officials, including such authorities as the hospital administration, the Chief Medical Officer, physician-led committees, state medical boards, or any other licensing or credentialing authority, etc. The Provider has no “right to privacy” regarding any issue that has implications for quality of care or qualifications or skills or job relevant behaviors of the Provider.
The Provider agrees to fully disclose any and all such information, sanctions, reprimands or performance feedback to RCCHC within two weeks of its reception.
The Provider shall perform such administrative and managerial duties as may be assigned to him/her by RCCHC (CEO/CMO) from time to time, including but not limited to, regular health center management, Quality Improvement meetings, and clinical policy and procedure development, review and/or revision, training sessions, which may occasionally be held at Lunch or after-hours dinner meetings.
The Provider will devote full time attention to rendering quality professional services on behalf of the Corporation. Outside Employment is permitted as long as it does not interfere with work at RCCHC. Specifically, the provider must not divert RCCHC patients to another practice.
The Provider agrees to cooperate with operational initiatives for improvement of the business.
The Provider agrees with RCCHC’s mission of improving access to care and agrees to work a schedule of patients that roughly corresponds to 15-30 minutes per patient, with 30 minutes for new patients and physicals.
The Provider agrees to see “walk-ins” on short notice, as needed and as possible, such as fill empty time slots on the schedule created by “no-shows” and to promote patient access to care.
The Provider agrees that the site leader controls the schedule and holds the authority to schedule patients in accordance with RCCHC policy and standard operating procedures. RCCHC acknowledges that the Site Leader will work with the Provider to optimize use of time in providing access to quality care for our patients.
The Provider agrees not to arbitrarily refuse to see patients, except with approval by the Chief Medical Officer, such as when a patient is a potential danger, a disruptive influence on operations, or a drug seeker. See Discharge Policy for more detail.
The Provider agrees to provide a written notice of resignation 90 days in advance of the last day of work. (If the Provider quits work and fails to give at least 90 days advance notice, the Provider forfeits all accrual vacation leave and will be required to repay any monetary advances, costs of processing visas, work permits, etc.).

Provider represents and warrants to Employer that:

Provider is not subject to any other restraints which would impair or encumber Provider’s ability or authority to perform the duties described in this Agreement;

Provider is not currently a party to any claim or lawsuit involving Provider’s prior medical practice and knows of no facts which would cause Provider to believe any claim or lawsuit would be filed; and

Provider has not been excluded from participation in any federal health care program, as defined under 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b(f), for the provision of items or services for which payment may be made under such federal health care programs. No final adverse action, as such term is defined under 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7e(g), has occurred or is pending or threatened against Provider.

Other job duties may be required that are not listed above.

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