Family Practice Physician

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Summary:

This position supports the Organization in the following manner:
• Provider is compliance of laws and regulations pertaining to the Organization's
administration of health care
• Physician provides medical services to the patients of Community Health Services
in acute care and the clinical office setting
• Establishes and maintains a patient practice establishing health plans with
diagnosis and performing non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of
internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults who have a wide range of
problems associated with the internal organs.

Reports to: Chief Medical Officer

Supervises: N/A

Dress Requirement: Business casual with white provider coat or scrubs in
accordance to Heart of Ohio Family Health's dress code policy

Work Schedule: Full Time

Monday through Friday during standard business hours
Times are subject to change due to business necessity

Exempt

Job Duties, these are considered essential to the successful performance of this
position:
• Works as an integral part of the team providing care in accordance with HOFH's
mission as it relates to indigent and charity care
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times
• Completes patient history and physical
• Documents all patient care provided according to policy
• Formulates and directs plan of care for the patient
• Refers to other Providers as needed
• Prescribes medications in accordance with Ohio revised code and Ohio Administrative
Code
• Directs patient education for health education, maintenance, emotional and physical
needs
• Provides evening and weekend coverage for patients on a rotational basis coordinated by
the Chief Medical Officer as required
• Participates in Performance Improvement Program
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills
• Establishes and maintains professional working relationship with other members of the
health care team
• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, personnel and medical, policies and
procedures
• Assists other team members
• Adheres to the standards and policies of the Organizational Privacy/Security and
Compliance Programs, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations
(HIPAA. OSHA, OIG, guidelines, other State and Federal laws). This also includes
reporting to the Board of Directors, Compliance Officer, Privacy Officer, supervisor,
suggestion box, any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides direct service, case management and collaboration with all
multidisciplinary team members in the provision of healthcare to the patients
• Participates in professional development activities to keep current with trends and
best practices in health care administration
• Performs duties in accordance with community, professional and legal standards
• Provides culturally sensitive professional care for all patients registered to be
seen at Centers
• Adheres to all correct coding requirements set forth by Medicaid and Medicare
• Attends educational workshops
• Adhere to all of the Organization's policies and procedures, especially the
hazardous, health and safety procedures
• Other duties as assigned (non-essential)

Equipment Operated:
Telephone Computer Printer
Fax machine Copier Other office equipment as
assigned

Facility Environment:

Heart of Ohio Family Health operates in multiple locations. All facilities have a medical
office environment with front-desk reception area, separate patient examination rooms,
nursing stations, pharmacy stock room, business offices, hallways and private toilet
facilities. All facilities are on the main ground floor and ADA compliant.
This position's primary work area is patient examination rooms and office.
The patient examination rooms and office area is:
• kept at a normal working temperature
• sanitized daily
• maintains standard office environment furniture with adjustable chairs
• maintains standard office equipment; ie, computer, copier, fax machine, etc. at a
normal working height

Physical Demands and Requirements: these may be modified to accurately
perform the essential functions of the position:
• Mobility = ability to easily move without assistance
• Bending = occasional bending from the waist and knees
• Reaching = occasional reaching no higher than normal arm stretch
• Lifting/Carry = ability to lift and carry a normal stack of documents and/or files
• Pushing/Pulling = ability to push or pull a normal office environment
• Dexterity = ability to handle and/or grasp, use a keyboard, calculator, and other
office equipment accurately and quickly
• Hearing = ability to accurately hear and react to the normal tone of a person's
voice
• Visual = ability to safely and accurately see and react to factors and objects in a
normal setting
• Speaking = ability to pronounce words clearly to be understood by another
individual

Job Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Ohio
• Licensed in customary narcotics and controlled substances prescriptions
• Board eligible or certified by an applicable nationally recognized board
• Free of all suspension, sanctions, reprimands or discipline by any licensing board,
state, local society, or managed care organization
• Free of malpractice action or allegations of malpractice whereby a settlement
payment to a plaintiff of an aggregate of more than $100,000
• Ability to participate as a physician in federal care programs; ie, Medicare,
Medicaid, etc.
• Knowledge of medical care laws and regulations and standard care guidelines
• Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in a professional manner
• Ability to work in conjunction with other employees and business associates
• Ability to maintain an established work schedule to ensure dependability,
accuracy of work quality, and a harmonious, consistent work environment