Physician - Family Medicine/Pediatrics

Family Medicine/Pediatric Physician

The Family Medicine/Pediatric Physician will provide primary care services for adults and/or families, according to certification, in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) settings to diverse and underserved populations. The Physician will report to the Medical Director.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide primary care services.
• Work within all state/federal laws and regulations and collaborating physician agreements.
• Manage acute and chronic health problems using evidence-based protocols.
• Provide health screenings, immunizations, and other disease prevention programs.
• Advance the nursing profession and role of advanced practice nurses in medically underserved areas through advocacy and other professional activities.
• Notify immediate supervisor of significant problems.
• Provide age-appropriate assessment and interventions to meet the needs of patients and/or families served.
• Provide education, health counseling, and health advocacy services to patients and/or their families.
• Be willing to work occasional weekends.
• Collaborate with clinical staff on care and follow-up.
• Participate, as needed, in public health management of communicable diseases in shelters and in other health initiatives.
• Maintain positive relationships with funding sources and community organizations.
• Work as a member of the Primary Care Medical Home team to provide integrated health services.
• Document all services in a timely manner.
• Act in the capacity of a mandated reporter to both the State of Pennsylvania and the Joint Commission.
• Perform other related tasks and duties as directed and assigned.

PHMC compliance responsibilities include:

• Understand and adhere to PHMC compliance standards as they appear in the PHMC Code of Conduct, Whistleblower, and Conflict of Interest policies.
• Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and PHMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Comply with HIPAA and confidentiality policies and procedures as they apply to the job.
• Comply with the standards of the Department of Public Health (DPH), the Joint Commission, and other accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Adhere to all PHMC policies and procedures.
• Understand and adhere to Infection Control and Environment of Care guidelines and procedures as described in the annual education module.

Job requirements:

• Understanding of the principles of community health care and service to special populations
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including friendliness and empathy
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of current healthcare needs and issues of children, adolescents, and adults
• Ability to collect adequate client data, conduct a physical exam, interpret physical findings, and manage or refer patients as conditions or protocols dictate
• Cultural competence
• Preferred: Spanish language skills
• Basic Life Support certification

Education and licensure:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited school of medicine required
• Completion of a three-year accredited medical residency program required
• Must be board certified or board eligible in family medicine or pediatrics
• Active, unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania required

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of clinical experience
• Experience in ambulatory primary care, community health, and/or behavioral health required
• Preferred: Supervisory experience

Other requirements:

• Eligibility for staff privileges to local hospitals associated with the health center
• DEA license
• Ability to travel between worksites as needed

Physical demands:

• Position requires: standing 2/3 of the time; walking 2/3 of the time; sitting under 1/3 of the time; use of hands to finger, handle or feel 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms under 1/3 of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling under 1/3 of the time; talking and hearing over 2/3 of the time; and lifting up to 10 lbs. up to 1/3 of the time.

Work environment:

• Moderate noise (e.g., business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens requiring use of personal protective equipment

Salary: Based on education and experience, with a competitive benefits package

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.