Physician- Family Practice

Job Description

Job Description

ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE  

The Physician will work to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will provide comprehensive medical services to adults and children. In addition, this role will educate and promote healthy choices to patients. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

Direct Care: 

• Administers or prescribes treatments 

• Discusses potential side effects to medications and/or immunizations with patients 

• Promotes health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for disease prevention 

• Refers patients to medical specialists for consultant services for their well-being, as needed 

• Follows up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases 

• Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to schools, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage 

Provider and Team Support: 

• Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination with care teams 

• Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders 

• Assesses training needs and promotes developmental activities of medical staff 

Clinical Administration: 

• Reviews patient files/records, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status 

• Elicits and records information about patient medical history 

• Examines patients for symptoms or physical information 

• Orders and executes various test, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide 

information on patient’s condition 

• Analyzes reports and findings of tests, examinations, and diagnoses to understand the patient’s current condition 

• Determines and prescribes patient medications, dosages and schedules dependent on their conditions and allergies 

• Prescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patient from communicable diseases 

• Documents patient visits, including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action 

• Stays informed of organizational activities and promote mission and goals 

• Reviews and responds to all forms of communication, such as emails, postal mail, voice mails 

• Functions at highest level according to credentials and competency 

• Impacts patient experience by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy 

Customer Relations: 

• Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public 

• Cooperates in accomplishing department goals and objectives 

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• • Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution required
  • California Medical license in good standing required
  • Current CA DEA licensure is required and is to be maintained as a condition of employment
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
    • AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques.
    • Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.
  • Successful completion of an accredited residency program appropriate to the physician's designated specialty
  • Current board certification, or eligibility for certification, by an appropriate specialty board recognized within the physician's area of practice required 

 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills 

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form 

• Knowledgeable about and experience with medicine and patient direct care 

• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Excellent planning and organizational ability 

• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently 

• Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to lift/carry 10 lbs/weight 

• Ability to stand for long periods of time 

 

COMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPPA)  

• Follows all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately 

• Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices 

• Follows all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions 

• Uses appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment