Primary Care Physician

Description

Job Title: Physician

Reports To: Medical Director

Department: Providers

Supervises: Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners

Location: This position is based in Fredonia NY but will also occasionally work in Westfield NY

Travel Required: <10%

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt

SUMMARY:

The Physician performs comprehensive physical assessments, provides services related to health maintenance and promotion, and establishes diagnosis for common short term and chronic stable health conditions. The Physician will perform other therapeutic or corrective measures as indicated and provide acute care when necessary, and within the scope of training. The Physician initiates appropriate action to facilitate the implementation of a therapeutic plan consistent with the continuing health care needs of the patient.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the Physician Assistants and collaborate with Nurse Practitioners employed by the practice, as assigned
• Participate in daily team huddles
• Assess the health status of patients based on history and physical and a formulated diagnosis as a part of a team approach in caring for the individual patient
• Provide therapeutic intervention, prescribe drugs, devices, and immunizing agents
• Assess patient systems, evaluate physical findings, formulate a diagnosis, and develop an appropriate management plan
• Order and review labs, diagnostic tests and provide appropriate follow-up of results
• Monitor and provide follow-up of clients with acute illness and chronic conditions
• Referral of community resources that may be beneficial to patients
• Make appropriate consultations and referrals
• Use Disease Management and Health Maintenance to coordinate care for individual patients
• Participate in clinical, educational, and administrative meetings and activities
• Share call schedule as directed
• Required to maintain privileges at Westfield Memorial Hospital in Westfield
• Any additional duties as assigned by management

About Us:

We are a caring and innovative organization. Patients and communities continue to seek us out and depend on us for quality medical care, provided in an atmosphere of compassion and dependability. Our employees have a supportive work environment that encourages personal growth and mutual respect through development and open communication. We support our employees in their growth towards their career goals, while continuing to play a part in the forever changing life of medicine.

Our Company Values:

We strongly believe in the value of family and strive to provide work / life balance for all of our employees. While our departments vary, the importance of each does not, which is why we all follow the same values across our company --Dependable -- Patient Centered -- Initiative -- Team Player

What We Offer:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance. HSA with employer contribution. FSA.
• Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance with the option to purchase additional
• 401k with employer match and investment advisor services
• Generous time off - PTO and sick time
• We offer quarterly provider bonuses for RVU productivity, schedule add-ons and on call visit conversions. RVU bonuses are paid once your productivity exceeds a specific threshold of work RVU's. Schedule add-on bonuses are paid for overlapping visits or additional patients added to your schedule throughout the day. On call bonuses are for visits taken on call that can be converted into a billable telehealth visit.
• Family Health Medical Services is an approved NHSC Loan Repayment Program site.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Physician license and board certification in family practice or similar specialty
• Graduate of accredited medical school and residency program required
• Current CPR certification

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills