Family Med Physician

EOE Statement Blue Ridge Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Summary

The Staff Physician is a board certified, or board eligible, licensed independent practitioner who devotes his/her professional services to the benefit of Blue Ridge Medical Center (BRMC) and seeks to incorporate all his/her medical activities into the practice of BRMC. The Physician provides patient-centered quality health care within a community-based setting and strives to improve general health and well-being through prevention, education, and treatment. Activities involve direct patient care, physical assessment, diagnosis and treatment, provision of preventive care, referral for specialty services as needed, and follow-up.

Will devote professional services to the benefit of BRMC and seek to incorporate all clinical activities into the practice of the BRMC. The Physician and BRMC will negotiate any agreement for medical practice outside of BRMC, providing such practice does not interfere with the physician’s obligations to the Center. May be assigned to special projects such as primary care/mental health integration or to a satellite site. Demonstrates a sincere dedication and loyalty to the mission, vision and core values of BRMC.

Essential Job Duties & Functions

• Provides medical services to patients of BRMC. Such services are provided primarily at the BRMC facility in Colleen, Virginia, but will include services at other locations within its service areas from time to time as agreed by BRMC and the Physician.
• Performs duties faithfully, to the best of her/her ability, and in accordance with the standards of ethics and professional conduct applicable to doctors.
• Responsible for providing clinical consultation to staff Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants as needed.
• Provides on-call coverage after hours and on weekends. Such call is rotated equally among the entire provider staff.
• Observes and complies with the organizational structure as adopted by BRMC Board of Directors respecting performance of duties and to carry out the policies of BRMC as they are applicable to him/her.
• Maintains and updates medical records on all BRMC patients.
• Takes an active role in promotion and development of the practice in activities mutually agreeable to the physician and BRMC as communicated by the administrator.
• Responsible for teaching nurse practitioner students, medical students, and other students as designated.
• Works together with practice team to care for patient, offering direction to the team and education to the team to improve patient outcomes and team performance.
• Takes on other responsibilities and tasks as designated and agreed upon by the Chief Medical Officer and/or Chief Executive Officer.

Compensation Range: $225,000 Annually

Qualifications

• Degree in medicine from an accredited medical school required.
• Must be board certified in a primary care specialty, licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia. If board eligible, must achieve certification within a year. Must have active CPR certification.
• Experience in an outpatient clinical setting, preferably a primary care practice, desired.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with information technology, electronic health records, culturally diverse populations and care of underserved populations.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Working Conditions

• This is an exempt position which may require work in excess of 40 hours per week. Work hours are Monday through Friday during variable hours of clinical operations which includes some Saturdays and on-call coverage to meet the Center’s needs and accomplish the duties of this position.
• Comply with and set example of compliance with BRMC’s policies/procedures/practices; comply with legal requirements for non-profit organizations.
• Perform and complete duties under stress and demands from different sources, and meeting strict deadlines.
• Tolerate prolonged computer related exposure. Able to sit or stand at a workstation for long periods of time.
• May be exposed to hostile or emotional clients, family members, and staff, as well as disturbing or sensitive information.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases and medical waste.

Location

Arrington - Main Campus

About the Organization

Founded in 1985 in beautiful Nelson County, Virginia, Blue Ridge Medical Center (BRMC) offers primary care, pediatrics, dentistry, x-ray, lab, physical therapy, pharmacy, and behavioral health services. BRMC is a 501(c)3 non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center and a certified Patient-Centered Medical Home. The Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and is a leading practitioner of population health and care management programs. We currently provide integrated health services at locations in Nelson, Amherst, and Appomattox Counties.

Our mission is to improve access to comprehensive primary care and to reduce health disparities for all people in our community. Our Vision is to be a vital, vibrant health center, recognized as the preferred provider of health care for the people in our community.