Primary Care Physician

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION: Established in 1984, Equitas Health is a regional not-for-profit community-based healthcare system and federally qualified community health center look‑alike. Its expanded mission has made it one of the nation’s largest HIV/AIDS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) healthcare organizations. With 22 offices in 12 cities, it serves more than 67,000 individuals in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia each year through its diverse healthcare and social service delivery system focused around: primary and specialized medical care, retail pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, HIV/STI prevention, advocacy, and community health initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, traveling, driving or having reliable transportation; written communication; relationship building with clients and community partners; utilizing a computer for typing and conducting research; attending meetings; and presenting to individuals, small and large groups.

SALARY RANGE: Up to $280,000

BENEFITS

• PTO
• Vision
• Dental
• Health
• 401k
• Sick time

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide the highest quality outpatient medical services to patients by assessing healthcare needs, performing physical examinations, ordering pertinent diagnostic tests, diagnosing, and prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies including controlled substances and hormone therapy.
• Educate patients on Transgender Health, HIV disease, primary care issues, and adherence strategies to medications prescribed.
• Provide culturally competent health care to all patients with particular focus on the LGBTQ community.
• Play a key role on a multidisciplinary team to develop coordinated treatment plans for patients.
• Assist with development and implementation of clinic policies and procedures, clinical protocols, continuous quality improvement standards and program monitoring.
• Work closely with administrative staff and the Medical Director to implement innovative approaches to care and meet strict standards imposed by a variety of accrediting bodies.
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with other community providers, particularly referral sources and the hospital at which physician will be privileged.
• Continually update knowledge on topics related to LGBTQ health, primary care topics and HIV/AIDS through reading, conference attendance, lectures, and other educational opportunities.
• Participate in quality efforts to increase health outcomes for patients.
• Act as a collaborating physician for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) on staff.
• Demonstrate unconditional positive regard to clients and conduct all aspects of job responsibilities with a focus on exceptional customer service.
• Continuously grow and develop cultural competency, exhibiting an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity. Practice cultural humility in daily interactions with staff, patients and community.
• Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating unconditional positive regard to all Equitas Health employees, interns, etc. with an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity.
• Other medical center and pharmacy related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE

• Graduation from an accredited university with a Doctor of Medicine degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy degree.
• Completion of accredited residency program.
• Active and unrestricted medical licensure in Ohio.
• Federal DEA license.
• Board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion for and cultural competency in serving LGBTQ patients.
• Ability to be credentialed and privileged by the Board.
• Excellent bedside manner and commitment to customer service.
• Ability to provide clinic coverage one Saturday morning per month and select evenings per week.
• Must have sensitivity to, interest in and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, and a demonstrated competence with persons of color, and LGBTQ communities.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and other computer applications required. Experience with Epic preferred and ability to learn new technologies, web tools, and basic design tools is imperative.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid Ohio driver’s license.

OTHER INFORMATION

Hours may vary, including working some evenings and weekends based on workload.

EOE/AA.