Family Physician

Responsibilities

· Work with the CWWCHC healthcare team to provide patients with primary medical care services within the standard of care for Internal Medicine patients.

· Develop a roster of patients by providing compassionate, holistic care

· See patients daily in the office

· Order laboratory and radiology tests and refer patients to specialists when appropriate and called for.

· Analyze reports, test results, medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and propose treatment options.

· Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions.

· Discuss potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensure that all allergy information is up-to-date before prescribing medication/treatment.

· Provide advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing.

· Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

· Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws (HIPAA).

· Record complete and timely medical records.

Qualifications

· Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting.

· Experience prescribing appropriate medications, treatments and health regimens to treat patient health issues.

· Experience collaborating with specialists to explore patient health conditions and diagnose health issues.

· Experience working in a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient experiences with our organization.

· Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.

· We are looking for a candidate with at least 3 years of experience in a Primary Care Physician role outside of their residency and who has the following certifications:

· MD or DO degree from an accredited United States medical school.

· Successful completion of residency and at an accredited healthcare institution.

· Board certification in Internal Medicine or related field.

· Current State Medical Practitioner License.

· Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing.

· No board sanctions or actions in last 10 years

· Excellent interpersonal and time management skills

· FQHC experience preferred.