Physician

Equal Opportunity Employer

The mission of the Health Federation of Philadelphia is to promote community health by advancing access to high-quality, integrated, comprehensive health and human services.  We believe in and are firmly committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status.  This commitment applies to all aspects of the Health Federation of Philadelphia’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promotion.

JOB SUMMARY

This is specialized medical work examining and treating patients in a municipal health clinic. The employee has a controlling responsibility over the activities of a specialized clinic of a health center. Responsibility for securing and maintaining the patient's cooperation is a significant aspect of the work.

FAMILY MEDICINE

Diagnoses medical conditions of children and adults; manages and applies principles of preventive and therapeutic medicine for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions utilizing principles from internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, obstetrics, gynecology, community medicine, gerontology, psychiatry and related behavioral sciences; develops treatment plans and behavior modification plans for health maintenance activities; may perform sigmoidoscopic examinations in the Sigmoidoscopy Clinic upon completion of specialized training and certification by department.

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Diagnoses medical conditions of adults; manages and applies principles of preventive and therapeutic medicine to patients with acute and/or chronic medical conditions; develops treatment plans and behavior modification plans for health maintenance activities; orders appropriate laboratory tests and x-rays; prescribes medications and special diets; discusses findings with patient and family; may perform sigmoidoscopic examinations in the Sigmoidoscopy Clinic upon completion of specialized training and certification by department.

PEDIATRICIAN

Diagnoses medical conditions of children; manages and applies principles of preventive and therapeutic medicine for children with acute and/or chronic medical conditions; orders appropriate laboratory and imaging tests; orders age appropriate vaccinations.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

- Principles, practices and current developments of the appropriate medical specialty.

- Principles, practices and current developments of general medicine and surgery.

- Principles and practices of preventive medicine, as they apply to the appropriate medical specialty.

- Medical jurisprudence

ABILITY TO:

- Work coordinately with other professional groups and individuals in the control of disease.

- Examine patients, diagnose diseases, and prescribe and administer treatment in the field of specialization.

- establish and maintain effective work relationships with associates and patients.

- supervise the work of extended care providers engaged in examining and treating patients.

Qualifications

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION:  Graduation from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy and completion of an internship in an approved hospital.

FAMILY MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE AND PEDIATRIC SPECIALTIES

Completion of all current formal requirements necessary to be accepted for the initial examinations for certification by the appropriate American Medical or Osteopathic Specialty Board.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid unrestricted license to practice medicine or osteopathy in the Commonwealth of  Pennsylvania issued by the appropriate state board prior to and during tenure of appointment as a Clinician.

FAMILY MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE AND PEDIATRIC SPECIALTIES

Eligibility for hospital admitting privileges in the appropriate specialty department, and possession of hospital admitting privileges within one year of the date of appointment and during tenure of employment.

ALL SPECIALTIES

Eligibility for an unrestricted Controlled Substances Registration Certification from the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, and possession of such certification within six months of the date of appointment and during tenure of employment.

Completion of one hundred fifty (150) hours of continuing medical education (CME) credits within three years from the date of appointment, of which a minimum of sixty (60) hours shall be Category I credits.

Position Type and Work Schedule:  Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, or as assigned.

DISCLAIMER

The   Health Federation reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Company desires. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, responsibilities and/or skills to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied, or otherwise. The employment relationship remains  “ at will. ” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.