Primary Care Physician

Pay or shift range: $200,000 USD to $240,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons. Description Equitas Health does not conduct hiring through Telegram or WhatsApp and only communicates with candidates via official @equitashealth.com email addresses, requesting basic contact information only and never Social Security numbers during early hiring stages, with interviews scheduled via email and conducted through Microsoft Teams links only. ORGANIZATION INFORMATION: Established in 1984, Equitas Health is a regional not-for-profit community-based healthcare system and federally qualified community health center look-alike. Its expanded mission has made it one of the nation’s largest HIV/AIDS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) healthcare organizations. With 22 offices in 12 cities, it serves more than 67,000 individuals in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia each year through its diverse healthcare and social service delivery system focused around: primary and specialized medical care, retail pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, HIV/STI prevention, advocacy, and community health initiatives. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, traveling, driving or having reliable transportation; written communication; relationship building with clients and community partners; utilizing a computer for typing and conducting research; attending meetings; and presenting to individuals, small and large groups. SALARY RANGE: up to $240,000 with a $10,000 sign on bonus BENEFITS PTO Vision Health 401k Sick time MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide the highest quality outpatient medical services to patients by assessing healthcare needs, performing physical examinations, ordering pertinent diagnostic tests, diagnosing, and prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies including controlled substances and hormone therapy. Educate patients on Transgender Health, HIV disease, primary care issues, and adherence strategies to medications prescribed. Provide culturally competent health care to all patients with particular focus on the LGBTQ community. Play a key role on a multidisciplinary team to develop coordinated treatment plans for patients. Assist with the development and implementation of clinic policies and procedures, clinical protocols, continuous quality improvement standards and program monitoring. Work closely with administrative staff and the Medical Director to implement innovative approaches to care and meet strict standards as imposed by a variety of accrediting bodies. Develop strong collaborative relationships with other community providers, particularly referral sources and the hospital at which physician will be privileged. Continually update knowledge on topics related to LGBTQ health, primary care topics and HIV/AIDS through reading, conference attendance, lectures and other educational opportunities. Participate in quality efforts to increase health outcomes for patients. Act as a collaborating physician for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) on staff. Demonstrate unconditional positive regard to clients and conduct all aspects of job responsibilities with a focus on exceptional customer service. Continuously grow and develop cultural competency, exhibiting an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity. Practice cultural humility in daily interactions with staff, patients and community. Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating unconditional positive regard to all Equitas Health employees, interns, etc. with an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity. Other medical center and pharmacy related duties as assigned. EDUCATION/LICENSURE: Graduation from an accredited university with a Doctor of Medicine degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy degree. Completion of accredited residency program Active and unrestricted medical licensure in Ohio Federal DEA license Board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Qualifications : Passion for and cultural competency in serving LGBTQ patients Ability to be credentialed and privileged by the Board Excellent bedside manner and commitment to customer service Ability to provide clinic coverage one Saturday morning per month and select (evening(s) per week. Must have sensitivity to, interest in and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, and a demonstrated competence in working with persons of color, and LGBTQ communities. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and other computer applications required. Experience with Epic preferred and ability to learn new technologies, web tools, and basic design tools is imperative. Must have reliable transportation and valid Ohio driver’s license. OTHER INFORMATION: Background and reference checks will be conducted. In accordance with Equitas Health’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, pre-employment drug testing will be administered. Hours may vary, including working some evenings and weekends based on workload. Individuals are not considered applicants until they have been asked to visit for an interview and at that time complete an application for employment. Completing the application does not guarantee employment. EOE/AA Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr