Physician

Job Description

Job Description

About Company:

Long Island Select Healthcare Inc. (LISH) is a comprehensive network of community health centers. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides Article 16 and 28 clinic services at 8 locations across Suffolk County, New York. We are a multi-specialty healthcare provider caring for our community through Primary and Specialty Medical Care, Dental, Behavioral Health, Audiology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology. We currently provide care to over 7,000 patients and have an annual operating revenue of $22m.

LISH is a forward-thinking, community-oriented organization! We are a certified NYS Patient-Centered Medical Home, with a mission to make a difference in our community. Our unique offerings include a robust Chronic Care Management program, Telemedicine & Virtual Care services and integrated Primary & Behavioral Healthcare.

About the Role:

As a Physician at Long Island Select Healthcare Inc., you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality medical care to our diverse patient population. Your primary responsibility will be to diagnose and treat various medical conditions, ensuring that each patient receives personalized and effective treatment plans. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and contribute to the overall health of the community. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and staying updated with the latest medical advancements. Ultimately, your expertise will directly impact the well-being of our patients and the reputation of our healthcare facility.

General Purpose of the Job:

Provides medical care in accordance with best current standards of professional practice 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Takes histories, performs physical examination, prescribes treatment and medication for conditions falling in the scope of his/her specialty following evidence based medicine.
• Design and participate in quality improvement activities, including Medical Record Peer Review, performance and procedure audits, outcome audits and focused reviews.
• Will provide relevant information about the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Chronic Care Management program (CCM) program including brochures, that describe the values and goals of the program to patients. The information disseminated will be based upon the person’s role as it relates to patient care within LISH.
• Will obtain a waiver if not already on file for Medically Assisted Treatment for those suffering substance use disorders. This will include obtaining the waiver within 60 days of hire. Time will be allotted during the hours of LISH to accomplish this.
• Will become proficient in telemedicine and provide care via this platform as required.
• Will assist in the educational growth of the agency by allowing students to shadow as needed.
• Will be available if needed for committees such as Quality assurance, peer review and root cause analysis to provide periodic input into the work flow and improvements of the agency.
• Will be available for On-Call/ After-hours assignments as needed.
• Coordinates tests, referrals and care of LISH patients outside the Health Center.
• Provides the patient or representative information necessary to give consent prior to start of any non-emergency procedure or treatment or both.
• Ensures prompt follow-up action on patients with abnormal test results or physical findings.
• Sets standards for preventive care and diagnostic screening within his/her specialty; participates in the development of programs to carry out these standards.
• Provides safe and successful performance including meeting productivity, quality and patient satisfaction standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising a variety of clinical support staff including LPN’s, RN’s, and/or Physician Assistants as needed. 

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid medical license to practice in the state of New York.
• Completion of residency training in a relevant specialty.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certification in a relevant specialty.
• Experience in a primary care or outpatient setting.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Necessary Skills & Abilities:

Language Skills 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. 

Mathematical Skills 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. 

Reasoning Ability 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

Computer Skills 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word), as well as Practice Management and Electronic Medical Record software's). 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough patient examinations and assessments to determine health status.
• Diagnose medical conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies as needed, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.

Travel

• This job may require you to travel between clinic sites depending upon scheduling needs

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

May come into contact with human blood or other potentially infectious materials, which may result in possible exposure to blood borne pathogens (Category I)