Family Practice Physician

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform physical assessment of patients using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation and percussion.
• Treat patients following standardized protocols and clinical guidelines.
• Obtain and evaluate complete medical histories of patients and provide counseling and education to families on acute, chronic and preventative conditions.
• Plan, promote, demonstrate, recommend and coordinate high standards of medical practice.
• Educates patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
• Involves the patient, family, and community in setting realistic goals to achieve desired outcomes.
• Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and their families, striving to develop favorable relationships with families.
• Ensure that patients receive basic education/instruction on all continued care prescribed.
• Collaborate with all members of the care team in providing patient-centered care.
• Maintains legible, accurate and confidential medical records.
• Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance), TJC (The Joint Commission), and state regulatory standards.
• Meet quality improvement standards for clinical record-keeping.
• Maintains safe, infection free environment.
• Ensures all personal professional licenses and certifications are kept current.
• Prescribe medications as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Current, unrestricted Family Practitioner licensure with the state of Indiana required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a M.D. or D.O. from an accredited educational institution.
• Current, unrestricted licensure with the state of Indiana required.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified.
• 1-2 years experience as a Family Practitioner preferred.
• Experience or training in primary care setting is required.