Physician - Family (51261)

As a Physician, you will be responsible for coordination of proactive care for patients with chronic conditions as well as identifying wellness and/or preventative service for clinical patients. This position will work closely with the clinical staff and will report to the Site Medical Director.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizes appropriate and effective patient care plans which includes adequate diagnostic procedures, therapies, use of consultation and referrals, and outcomes.

• Manages patients to assure continuity of care which includes adequate scheduling and tracking of return visits, completion of treatment plans, and follow-up of chronic problems, abnormal tests, and no show appointments.

• Provides whole-person care which includes appropriate

• referrals to the social worker, nutritionist, and mental health professionals.

• integration of biologic, social, psychological and environmental issues.

• Maintains adequate, concise, and legible documentation of patient care.

• Provides and documents appropriate periodic health examinations. (i.e. preschool vision exams, serum cholesterol, pap smears, etc.)

• Educates patients about their diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, medications, preventive care, etc.

• Utilizes appropriate infection control measures, including universal precautions.

• Supervises advance practice nurses in Clinic when assigned.

• Provides consultation and prescription signatures to advance practice nurses when needed.

• Oversees residents in the management of hospital patients.

• Writes daily progress notes in hospital charts.

• Takes phone calls about hospital patients.

• Participate in assigned Quality Assurance/Management in Daily Work activities.

• Regularly attends QA/TQM as required.

• Participates in the physician performance audit as assigned.

• Assists in the development and maintenance of HealthLinc practice guidelines (protocols) as assigned.

• Participates in Total Quality Management (TQM) activities.

• Attends Clinics Provider Group Meetings and hospital section meeting as scheduled.

• Attends required in-service meetings.

• Makes presentations in the community when requested.

• Teaches students and residents as assigned.

• All HealthLinc staff is committed to engage in quality improvement initiatives that align with and support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).

• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training

• Graduation from an approved medical school
• Completed Residency Program
• Board certification
• DEA certification
• CPR certification
• Indiana State Medical License
• Continuing medical education

Experience

• At least 1-3 years of experience as a physician (not required but highly preferred)

Skills/Job Requirement

• Strong customer service skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable
• Transportation and valid drivers license

Technology Skills

• Operate a multi-line phone system and other office equipment including printers, fax machines, etc.
• Basic software skills (Microsoft Office, EHR, online sources, etc.)

DIRECT SUPERVISION:

• N/A

REQUIRED TRAINING:

• All assigned Realis trainings