Physician

Summary :

The physician provides expert, patient-centered, primary care to a diverse population for a variety of health problems in a health care home model. Serves as collaborating physician for mid-level practitioners including nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Works with children newborn to adult.

Duties : Patient Care :

• Diagnose / Treat diseases / disorders & make appropriate disposition.
• Prescribe, dispense, and administer medications.
• Maintain records of medical history and treatment utilizing the problem-oriented medical record.
• Refer patients for specialty care as needed
• Provide information and education to patient and family members regarding diagnosis, treatment, prevention and safety in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Receive abnormal test results after working hours (during on-call coverage).
• Provide emergency treatment as needed.
• Initiate / continue medical regimens.
• Provide follow-up and treatment as needed.
• Contribute professional medical expertise to educational activities in health center.
• Provide consultation to nurse practitioners / physician assistants as needed.
• Provide Medical Student / Resident education as assigned.
• Participate in collaborative treatment with other clinicians and health professionals.
• Assist in the development of in-service training and orientation activities regarding patient care.
• Contribute professional medical expertise to evaluative activities in health center.
• Assist the Medical Director and / or management in the development of policies and procedures.
• Provide input on procedures / activities impacting services or schedule.
• Adhere to health center policy and procedures.
• Participate in quality assurance activities including periodic chart review.
• Participate in community outreach activities.
• Attend at least 66% of monthly staff conferences.
• Work flexible hours to ensure health center coverage for weekend and or evening hours.
• Provide on call coverage.

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