Internal Medicine Physician

Primary Health Care Physician

A licensed physician who will function in a role of providing primary health care including preventive, diagnostic, treatment, and referral care under approved medical protocols.

Role and Responsibilities

• As a condition of employment, the healthcare provider will undertake to provide covered services including emergency treatment, to a health center patient within the approved scope of project of Chota Community Health Services (CCHS), and to any individual who is not a patient of CCHS when asked, called upon, or undertakes, at or near any CCHS location and as a result of a non-CCHS patient's emergency situation, to temporarily treat or assist in treating that non-health center patient.
• Functions under approved medical protocols. Adheres to policies and procedures.
• Examination of patients, diagnosis, the prescription of medicine, and providing treatment for injuries, diseases, and other ailments.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury. Immunize patients. Prescribe treatments or therapies.
• Prescribe medications.
• Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results. Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
• Maintains records and appropriate documentation regarding practice activities.
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and/or family members.
• Advise patients concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers. Evaluates patient responses to educational endeavors.
• Refer patients to medical specialists, other practitioners, or other resources when necessary.
• Properly supervise students to ensure patient safety and quality of care. These students may include medical students or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or midlevel providers.
• Continues professional development by attending seminars and conferences.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. Participate in Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Care Team collaboration
• Obtains and maintains credentialing by insurance companies. Is familiar with the various insurance plans Center wants to be providers with, follows their agreements regarding referrals, pre-certification, prescriptions, hospitalization, and other utilization requirements and expectations.
• Supervises family nurse practitioners or other advanced providers at the Center. Regularly checks and co-signs the patient charts.
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to cooperate and work well with others

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Completion of Medical School
• Completion of Clinical training program.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Tennessee
• Continuing Medical education as required by licensing board
• Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Number

Preferred Skills

• Interpersonal/human relations skills
• Organizational skills
• Excellent medical knowledge
• Excellent time management skills
• Knowledge of medical procedures and practices
• Knowledge of medications and possible side effects
• Maintain patient confidentiality

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Other Benefit Info:

· $30,000 sign-on bonus for a two (2) year commitment for a physician with an unrestricted TN medical license or who has applied for a TN medical license.

· NHSC Student Loan Repayment Program and the State of TN Loan Repayment Program (HPSA: Primary Care – 15 Mental Health -17).

· Competitive Salary

· Medical (BCBS) for full time employees, additional dental and vision available.

· $100,000 Life Insurance Policy.

· After one (1) year of employment 401k with company match.

· 10 Paid Holidays

· Vacation and sick time begin accruing your first payroll

· CME Reimbursement

· Staff Appreciation

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass pre-employment drug screenings and background check. Applicants must not be excluded from participation in Medicare or Medicaid and all other Federal Healthcare Programs. Chota Community Health Services is an equal opportunity employer who complies with applicable State and Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status.