Family Medicine Physician

Family Medicine Physician

Western Wayne Lincoln Park - Lincoln Park, MI 48146

Job Description

Purpose: Provide the full scope of primary care services which include but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance to patients. In addition, a Physician is a member of the WWFHC team. In that capacity they are expected to be familiar with the philosophy, goals and objective of the Center and work collaboratively to achieve them. They must be cognizant of, and comply with all Center policies and procedures, as well as pertinent state and federal regulations.

PART I: ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTION AND DUTIES are the following. Other assignments, projects and duties may be required.

Responsibilities

Clinical

Provides quality medical services to patients of WWFHC's focusing on the prevention, detection, and management of physical, emotional, and social health of infants, children, adolescents, and adults regardless of sex, race, condition or association with another WWFHC provider of care and performs episodic care, treatment, and follow-up.

Monitors patient to ensure patients need for testing, rehabilitative services, medication, health and nutritional education, etc. are addressed and performs systematic health histories and physical assessments of patients.

Reports quality of care issues promptly to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical Officer and Quality Director. Promotes coordination and continuity of patient care

Prescribes drug and medicine treatment.

Supervises non-physician providers as requested and provides input to the Chief Medical Officer or Practice Manager, as appropriate, in the performance review process of the Medicine's non-medical staff.

Keeps a systematic record using an approved format of patient care. Also, timely and accurately completes patient records, charts and reports as appropriate in electronic charts or on paper.

Participates in established on-call group following the on- schedule, policies and procedure.

Assumes responsibility of patients at appropriate hospital when requested by Emergency Department.

Responsible for ambulatory quality, customer satisfaction and managed care requirements.

Communication

Meets with the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Operating Officer and management of Western Wayne Family Health Centers as necessary to ensure that the goals and objectives of the Hospital and Medicine are met.

Communicates all pertinent medical matters to the above-mentioned individuals, as appropriate.

Managerial

Provides input to the Chief Medical Officer or Practice Manager, as appropriate, in the performance review process of the Medicine's non-medical staff.

Attends provider meeting at Western Wayne Family Health Centers.

Education/Training

Participates in the education/training of personnel.

Participates as a member of Western Wayne Family Health Centers in community education programs or community health promotions.

Attends and completes required/necessary CME training.

Quality Assessment/Utilization Review

Participates in all relevant QA/UR and patient centered care activities as required.

Participates in Peer Review and in-service training.

Cooperates with Risk Management and participates in Risk Management activities.

Marketing

Participates in marketing activities.

Fulfills public relations and speaking engagements as requested.

Permits the use of his/her name, photograph, and curriculum vitae for marketing purposes.

Recruitment

Meet and evaluate potential physician and extender candidates for the Practice.

Assist in orientation of new practitioners to the Practice.

Introduce new physicians to referral physicians.

PART II: CLINIC WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Relations:

Treats guests, patients, physicians, and other employees with care, courtesy, and respect.

Responds quickly and appropriately to customer request.

Looks for and suggests ways to better meet customer needs.

Answers clinic communications systems promptly and with courtesy and respect.

Teamwork:

Works cooperatively within own department and other areas.

Willingly accepts additional responsibility – tries to make others job easier.

Responds quickly to request for assistance.

Required to work closely with patients and associates.

Interacts with other departments on problem issues.

Accepts feedback from patients, visitors, clinic employees, physicians, and general public.

Continuous Improvement:

Continuously looks for and suggests ways to improve.

Effectively completes assignment to achieve the greatest benefits at acceptable cost.

Implements improvements as appropriate.

Demonstrates interest in own growth and development by:

Periodically evaluating own performance.

Demonstrating an awareness of personal abilities and limitations.

Independently seeking means to make improvements.

Attends and participates in in-services and continuing education programs.

Attends departmental meetings.

Communications:

Keeps appropriate people informed.

Speaks and writes clearly, concisely, and appropriately for need.

Listens carefully.

Communicates tactfully.

Understands that all confidentiality and privacy considerations are respected and fostered at work and off duty.

Use of personal cell phone is required for clocking in and out of timekeeping system and as a security step for system access as needed.

Self –Management:

Presents a positive image of Western Wayne Family Health Centers at all times.

Carries out assignments with little need for direction.

Timeliness.

Maintains confidentiality.

Provides proper notification of absence and tardiness.

Works weekends and shifts when necessary.

PART III: EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Current Michigan State Medical License

Current D.E.A. Certificate

Must remain board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine or be eligible for Board Certification.

Must be ACLS Certified.

Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Degree.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

1. Must be currently holding, or eligible for, admitting privileges and member in good standing at community and/or tertiary hospitals.
2. Must be able to meet standards required to be credential by appropriate insurance and regulatory plans.
3. Must be registered under Michigan and Federal law to prescribe all classes of drugs necessary to carry out the duties described herein.

Qualifications

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

1. Must be currently holding, or eligible for, admitting privileges and member in good standing at community and/or tertiary hospitals.
2. Must be able to meet standards required to be credential by appropriate insurance and regulatory plans.
3. Must be registered under Michigan and Federal law to prescribe all classes of drugs necessary to carry out the duties described herein.

PART IV: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Experience working in a public health setting, community or public health-oriented environment.
2. Must have the ability and experience to institute new, innovative health care programs conversant with the needs of the patient population being served.
3. Knowledge of and ability to use software used in Health Care settings.
4. Experience using and supervising the use of Electronic Medical Records by providers.
5. Must have adequate transportation to visit the sites of the WWFHC.
6. Must demonstrate a history of cooperative relations with colleagues, support staff, hospital-based providers including nurse midwives, administrators, and patients and an ability to function effectively as part of a professional team delivering healthcare in a community setting.
7. Must have excellent communications skills.
8. Experience and demonstrated abilities for working in a multi-cultural setting.
9. Flexibility in days and hours available for scheduled work.
10. Excellent teaching and communication skills.
11. Ability to