Per Diem Family Medicine Physician Opportunity in Philadelphia

Job Description

About Us  

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Project HOME delivers impact through a comprehensive continuum of services, including street outreach, supportive housing, healthcare, education, workforce development, and neighborhood-based economic development. At Project HOME, we believe that stable housing, access to care, and economic opportunity are fundamental to human dignity. For more than three decades, Project HOME has been a national leader in breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty through an integrated continuum of housing, healthcare, education, workforce development, and advocacy.

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Role Overview  

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The Per Diem Physician is a key member of an integrated health care team and instrumental to its success. This position provides primary medical care services and health education/screening activities to meet the healthcare needs of the Project HOME community,  Project HOME residents, neighbors in the community, homeless persons & staff. Per Diem Physicians can work anywhere between 4-30 hours, based on availability, during the various sessions Monday-Friday. Sessions are 8:30am-12:30pm and 12:30pm-4:30pm. 

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Key Job Responsibilities  

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Provides direct patient care at Project HOME, which include:

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• Primary care medical services for children and adults, and pregnant women.
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• Competency in basic office procedures and LARC placement.
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• Teach medical students and precept residents as required.
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• Collaboration with Project HOME staff and behavioral health staff on the healthcare needs of Project HOME residents.
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• Coordination of care for all patients, with emphasis on obstetrics and gynecology
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• Occasional health education programs and community health screenings for patients, Project HOME residents, community neighbors and staff as needed.
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• Works independently and collaboratively with a team
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What We’re Looking For  

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Supports and demonstrates the Mission and Values of Project HOME

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• Demonstrates compassion and sensitivity to all patients.
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• Maintains confidentiality regarding all patients.
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• Promotes awareness towards a healthy work environment and good communication among Project HOME staff.
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• Takes a proactive stance in dealing with the disenfranchised by addressing socio-economic needs in addition to clinical needs.
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• Participate in Quality and Risk Management Committee as designated.
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• Develop and maintain activities to achieve Patient Centered Medical Home as required.
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Leadership

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• May be asked to develop programs to expand and support care delivery at Project HOME Healthcare sites
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Education and Experience

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• Completion of residency in Family Medicine and Board Eligible or Board Certified
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• CPR certification
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Preferred Qualifications

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• A minimum of 1 years' experience providing direct patient care in a primary care setting. Preference will be given to practitioners who have worked in an underserved area (e.g., FQHC, free clinic) and/or who have served patients who have significant behavioral health and social challenges.
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• Experience in providing obstetrical and gynecological care.
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• Ability to establish and strengthen relationships with the community, medical partners, and Project HOME staff across the organization.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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• Strong computer and organizational skills.
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Why You’ll Love Working Here  

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• A competitive compensation package that includes health, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at minimal cost to our employees
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• Company-funded life and disability insurance
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• Paid parental leave
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• Spending accounts
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• 401 (k) plan with 100% matching contributions up to 5% of compensation
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• Generous PTO accruals, which include paid sabbatical leave. 
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