About this role
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.
Qualifications
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