Family Medicine Physician/ Internal medicine Physician

Job Description

Job Title: Family Medicine Physician/ Internal medicine Physician
Duration: Full- time
Location: Bath, NY 14810
Schedule: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Job Description:

•    Provide primary care services at a site for approximately 12-13 patients per day (a mix of acute, new and routine assessments).
•    Complete all documentation and close all patient encounters in a timely manner, by the end of shift, utilizing the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)
•    Order and monitor the results of diagnostic testing, notifying or directing the notification of patients regarding test results. Results requiring action are communicated to patients no later than 7 calendar days from the date on which the results are made available to the ordering practitioner. For test results that require no action, results must be communicated to patients no later than 14 calendar days from the date on which the results are made available to the ordering provider. 
•    Significant abnormalities may require review and communication in a shorter timeframe and 14 days represents the outer acceptable limit. Communication will occur in the appropriate timeframe that minimizes risks to the patient.
•    Provide, order and adjust appropriate medication within scope of practice.
•    Provide and document patient education as clinically needed.
•    Monitor clinical response to treatment and adjust levels of care as necessary.
•    Monitor and differentiate patient type of medication effects/side effects.
•    Perform histories and physical examinations.
•    Provide ongoing outpatient and/or inpatient care for assigned patients.
•    Carry out health promotion and disease prevention activities.
•    Patients must be seen by the contractor in a timely manner in accordance with Rules and Regulations.
•     Contractor shall notify the COR at least monthly about any obstacles to meeting this performance measure.

Required documents:
•    Active, current, and unrestricted medical license to practice in any State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia (required for onsite services at facilities).
•    Board Certification or Board Eligibility by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).
•    Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
•    Medical Degree (MD or DO).
•    National Provider Identifier (NPI).
•    Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.