The physician will provide primary care services for diverse and underserved populations within a Federally Qualified Health Center setting. Responsibilities include managing acute and chronic health conditions, performing screenings, and collaborating with the clinical team to provide integrated health services.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, have completed a three-year residency, and possess an active, unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license. A minimum of five years of clinical experience in ambulatory primary care or community health is required.
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Job description
Division: PHMC Health
Role type: Full-Time
Job summary
The Family Medicine/Pediatric Physician will provide primary care services for adults and/or families, according to certification, in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) settings to diverse and underserved populations. The Physician will report to the Medical Director.
Essential duties & responsibilities
Provide primary care services.
Work within all state/federal laws and regulations and collaborating physician agreements.
Manage acute and chronic health problems using evidence-based protocols.
Provide health screenings, immunizations, and other disease prevention programs.
Advance the nursing profession and role of advanced practice nurses in medically underserved areas through advocacy and other professional activities.
Notify immediate supervisor of significant problems.
Provide age-appropriate assessment and interventions to meet the needs of patients and/or families served.
Provide education, health counseling, and health advocacy services to patients and/or their families.
Be willing to work occasional weekends.
Collaborate with clinical staff on care and follow-up.
Participate, as needed, in public health management of communicable diseases in shelters and in other health initiatives.
Maintain positive relationships with funding sources and community organizations.
Work as a member of the Primary Care Medical Home team to provide integrated health services.
Document all services in a timely manner.
Act in the capacity of a mandated reporter to both the State of Pennsylvania and the Joint Commission.
Perform other related tasks and duties as directed and assigned.
Phmc compliance responsibilities
Understand and adhere to PHMC compliance standards as they appear in the PHMC Code of Conduct, Whistleblower, and Conflict of Interest policies.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and PHMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
Comply with HIPAA and confidentiality policies and procedures as they apply to the job.
Comply with the standards of the Department of Public Health (DPH), the Joint Commission, and other accreditation and regulatory agencies.
Adhere to all PHMC policies and procedures.
Understand and adhere to Infection Control and Environment of Care guidelines and procedures as described in the annual education module.
Job requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS
Understanding of the principles of community health care and service to special populations
Excellent interpersonal skills, including friendliness and empathy
Strong leadership and communication skills
Extensive knowledge of current healthcare needs and issues of children, adolescents, and adults
Ability to collect adequate client data, conduct a physical exam, interpret physical findings, and manage or refer patients as conditions or protocols dictate
Cultural competence
Preferred: Spanish language skills
Basic Life Support certification
Education & licensure
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited school of medicine required
Completion of a three-year accredited medical residency program required
Must be board certified or board eligible in family medicine or pediatrics
Active, unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania required
Experience
Minimum of five years of clinical experience
Experience in ambulatory primary care, community health, and/or behavioral health required
Preferred: Supervisory experience
Other requirements
Eligibility for staff privileges to local hospitals associated with the health center
DEA license
Ability to travel between worksites as needed
Physical demands
Position requires
standing 2/3 of the time; walking 2/3 of the time; sitting under 1/3 of the time; use of hands to finger, handle or feel 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms under 1/3 of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling under 1/3 of the time; talking and hearing over 2/3 of the time; and lifting up to 10 lbs. up to 1/3 of the time.
Work environment
Moderate noise (e.g., business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens requiring use of personal protective equipment
SALARY: Based on education and experience, with a competitive benefits package
PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
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