Family Medicine Physician

Position Summary
Physicians provide professional comprehensive medical services for NeighborHealth Center (NHC) patients on a full-time basis as described in their employment agreement. As a member of a Care Team, the Family Medicine Physician works with the other care team members to provide quality patient-centered care.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities*
• Provides comprehensive primary care services to both children and adults, with approximately 50% of patients being pediatrics, including newborns.
• Obtains health history and performs a physical exam to determine and execute a diagnosis and treatment plan in accordance with established standards, procedures, and practices. Requisitions lab tests and x-rays, writes prescriptions, and makes referrals as appropriate. Follows NHC clinical practice guidelines.
• Participates in the call schedule on a predetermined basis.
• Delegates patient care responsibilities that fall under the scope of practice of other Care Team members to those individuals (medical assistant, patient educator, registration representative, behavioral health).
• Attends staff and medical provider meetings and maintains a level of involvement with the health center committees, as needed, to ensure quality patient care. Participates in peer/chart review, performance evaluations, and quality improvement efforts.
• Provides patient care to approximately 9-10 patients per 4-hour shift per day as per productivity expectations for all providers.
• Collaborates with nurse practitioners or supervises physician assistants, as appropriate, in providing patient care; may assist in the education training of medical students and residents.
• Participates in continuing medical education, including Life Support Training, to maintain the skills necessary to perform physician duties and as required by applicable medical boards and the State.
• Maintains own physical health required to perform physician duties; maintains current immunizations and up-to-date PPD.
• Maintains communication with administration regarding personal issues related to drugs, felonies, discipline, loss of license or privileges, litigation where the provider or clinic is harmed or at risk, or other serious issues.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts on the Care Team.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.

Compliance and Documentation
• Confirms patient identity according to current procedure before rendering any service.
• Thoroughly, accurately, and promptly documents all services rendered in the electronic medical record for every patient.
• Performs all tests, procedures, and other services according to the policy and procedure of NHC, notify the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner of instrument or procedural problems.
• Is knowledgeable of and in compliance with CLIA, OSHA, HRSA, and JCAHO regulations for safety, infection control, equipment operation, and other applicable areas.
• Participates in proficiency testing as required by NHC or departmental policy to ensure that proper standards of care are being maintained
• Maintains confidentiality of patient health information in accordance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations.

Required Skills or Abilities*
1. Computer literacy in internet use and Windows environment, including Outlook, Word, and Excel with keyboarding skills of at least 45 wpm.
2. Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with co-workers and community members.
3. Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds.

Required Knowledge, Experience, or Licensure/Registration
1. Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
2. Completion of residency program with certification of specialty training and clinical experience
3. Board Certification (or eligible) in specialty training and maintenance of certification
4. State licensure to practice medicine in North Carolina
5. CPR Certification
6. Ability to work onsite/hybrid/remotely Mondays through Fridays during the hours of 8am and 5pm.
7. Ability to work remotely via a home office set up with access to secure Internet connection.
8. Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English fluently.
9. Required immunizations

Physical requirements of the Job*
Sitting or standing (often for prolonged periods)
Carrying or lifting objects up to 20 pounds