Physician Family Practice-With OB - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Position Summary

ChesPenn Health Services is seeking an experienced, patient-focused Family Medicine Physician to provide primary care to adults and children at our Federally Qualified Health Center in Chester, PA.  

Qualifications

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  \n Graduate of an accredited school of medicine. Satisfactory completion of an approved residency program in stated specialty. \n

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  \n Experience in ambulatory primary care, community health preferred.\n

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  \n Unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license. Board eligibility in specialty required, Board Certification is preferred.\n

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  \n DEA Certification.\n

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  \n Current COVID-19 and flu vaccine required.\n

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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  \n Good written and verbal communication skills\n

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  \n Strong diagnostic and critical thinking skills\n

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  \n Positive, enthusiastic, and inclusive demeanor while directly working with patients\n

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  \n Understanding of trauma-informed care principles preferred\n

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  \n Ability to work harmoniously as part of a health care team\n

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  \n Possession of a valid driver’s license and a licensed automobile preferred\n

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  \n Ability to meet approved minimal physical and medical standards\n

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Scope of responsibilities:

Clinical: 

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  \n Provide well care for patients as it applies to routine and screening physical examinations.\n

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  \n Manage acute and chronic illnesses in an ambulatory environment.\n

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  \n Perform follow-up examinations on patients referred to medical specialists.\n

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  \n Educate patients in regard to health and education and the need for continued medical care.\n

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  \n Work cooperatively with other professionals and paraprofessionals including registered nurses, medical technicians, medical office assistants, and medical records clerks.\n

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  \n Act as supervising physician for nurse practitioners and physician assistants of the health center.\n

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  \n Provide emergency telephone coverage according to rotation schedule including weekends and holidays.\n

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  \n Maintain confidentiality of information about patients and their families.Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor towards patients, staff, members and guests of ChesPenn\n

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  \n Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.\n

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Productivity:  

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  \n Maintain a high productivity level based on BPHC grant standards, with respect to the total number of patients to which professional services are rendered, annual patient encounters, and annual visits per patient.\n

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  \n Record-keeping / Administration:\n

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  \n Maintain and update patient records appropriately in Electronic Medical Record\n

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  \n Develop and maintain good working relationships with community agencies and area hospitals.\n

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  \n Conduct or lead medical and community health projects as requested.\n

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  \n Participate in the development of the annual medical health care plan.\n

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  \n Consistently participate in continuing medical education activities.\n

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