Family Physician

Job Description


Responsibilities:
• Provide comprehensive medical care to patients aged 6 months and older in ambulatory care settings.
• Conduct consultations by examining patients, reviewing medical records and reports, researching information, and developing care recommendations.
• Adhere to professional standards, practice policies, federal, state, and local requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with other providers to develop diagnoses and treatment options.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccinations, and other specialized care to prevent or treat illness, disease, or injury.
• Order, perform, and interpret tests; analyze records and examination information to diagnose patient conditions.
• Record and maintain patient information, including medical history, reports, and examination results.
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress, adjusting treatments as necessary.
• Review health risk assessments (HRAs) to help determine care plans.
• Explain procedures, test results, and prescribed treatments to patients.
• Refer patients to specialists or other practitioners when appropriate.
• Participate in implementing a multi-disciplinary, patient-centered medical home approach.
• Stay current by engaging in continuing medical education, reading professional publications, maintaining networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited medical school and licensed to practice in New York State.
• Board certified or board eligible.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to travel to other sites for coverage as needed.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Creole/French preferred.