Family Practice Physician MD DO

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Vision insurance

• Performs physical examinations of new and existing patients and determines x-ray examinations and clinical laboratory tests required.
• Interprets examination findings and test results and implements treatment plans.
• Prepares and reviews case histories and obtains data through interviews.
• Provides continuing, comprehensive health maintenance and medical care to the entire family, to include preventive medicine, behavioral sciences, and community health.
• Directs outpatient, inpatient care, and services; participate in established on-call group.
• Promote patient-centered care through a team approach, with emphasis on quality and safety.
• Participates in surgical, obstetrical, gynecological, and critical care procedures according to training and demonstrated ability.
• Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
• Instructs other health care providers and non-medical personnel in a variety of health related topics, including first-aid measures, basic and advanced cardiac life support, and health care maintenance.
• May teach family practice residents and medical students.

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of preventive medicine.
• Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to medicine and to HRSA regulations of community health centers.
• Ability to work independently and make appropriate clinical decisions reflecting professional confidence and integrity.
• Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families; must be culturally sensitive.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients and the general public.
• Commitment to HFHC mission, vision, and values.
• Computer efficiency and understanding of Electronic Health Records (EHR).

• Graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Medical Association with a Doctor of Medicine degree.
• Successful completion of an approved program of residency training in family practice.