Physician - Family Medicine

Job Description

Job Description

Come launch the next step in your career where America launched its Space Program. Brevard Health Alliance, Brevard County’s only Federally Qualified Health Center, is currently recruiting for a Physician to join us in the heart of Brevard County’s Space Coast. Since 2005 our focus has been on putting the “community” in Community Health while delivering healthcare to more than 65,000 unique patients annually.

Brevard Health Alliance offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive hiring package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability Coverage and a 401K with company match, a generous personal leave program, a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Approved Site for Loan Repayment and Qualified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, tuition assistance for continuing education, professional development, and the opportunity for upward mobility. 

We are expanding, we are growing. If you would like the genuine opportunity to make a profound difference in the delivery of primary care and community health, we invite your interest and application after reviewing the specifics and requirements for the Physician listed below. 

POSITION SUMMARY

Physicians provide superior quality, competitive value and outstanding service by giving highest standard of quality medical care to Brevard Health Alliance (BHA) patients through the primary care medical home model. Physicians, under the Chief Executive Officer’s supervision, in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer and clinical/front support team, provide extraordinary patient care through BHA Clinics.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Pediatrics from an accredited medical school. Board certified within 2 years of completion of residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Pediatrics.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Clear and active Florida Medical License
• Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License
• 3 years of experience as a practicing physician preferred; experience in a primary health care environment, community health center or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) preferred
• Current BLS/CPR or comparable training completed through licensure or certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross 
• Proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and ailments. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Delivery of Medical Care

1. Provides direct patient care to Brevard Health Alliance patients. Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
2. Provides oversight of delivery of medical care at the assigned clinic BHA with the support of the Clinical Manager and Executive clinical team. Serves as a mentor and manages the resolution of practice related problems at assigned Clinic.
3. Provides professional oversight for any advanced practice nurses assigned at clinical location of practice.

1. Serves in rotation for after-hours call system.
2. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Participation in Quality Medical Care

1. Participates in Quality Improvement Activities.
2. Participates in utilization and risk management activities.
3. Participates in review of patient satisfaction surveys and in resolving patient complaints.
4. Takes ownership and represents Brevard Health Alliance’s mission and organizational goals established by the executive committee. These include, but are not limited to: Productivity, Quality, Patient Satisfaction, and Employee Retention. It is the duty of each BHA employee to incorporate these goals into all daily work routines, and strive to achieve and surpass all goals by working as a team. The mission and goals of BHA will be incorporated into each associate’s Key Performance Indicators and will be evaluated on a monthly and quarterly basis.