General Practice Physician (Physician #)

Job Description HealthWorks for Northern Virginia is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the medically underserved and uninsured populations of Northern Virginia. We provide quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care to all ages who might not otherwise be able to afford it. Competitive Salary and Benefits package includes a 401K Retirement Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life, STD, LTD; Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays.
As part of the HealthWorks team, assists in both the planning and implementation of Healthworks’ health care plans for patients.
Assumes quality of care for all patients. Provides appropriate, efficient and effective clinical medical care required in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human disease and injury.
Works with facility staff and medical staff through the processes of quality improvement, peer evaluation, professional and staff meetings, and federal and state rules and regulations to ensure quality clinical standards are maintained at the facility.
Provides adequate and timely patient medical records to facilitate appropriate continuity of care, confidentiality of client information, and compliance with medical reporting standards; and to facilitate accurate and timely billing of services.
Adheres to the highest standards of medical practice, ethics, and professionalism at all times.
Adheres to quality assessment guidelines, CLIA, OSHA or other regulations as federally mandated or as set forth by standards of practice of HealthWorks.
Recommends purchase of supplies and equipment (outside of the regular operating budget) to the Chief Medical Officer.
Develops and observes policies, procedures and protocols to achieve HealthWork’s goals and objectives.
Recommends changes in staffing, services, facilities, scheduling or patient flow (i.e. practice management) to the Chief Medical Officer.
Maintains organized, complete medical records with regard to content appropriateness and confidentiality. Assists in the evaluation of medical record QA and outcomes measures.
Maintains the office hours of the center and must abide by HealthWorks policies and procedures.
Shares in responsibility of the teaching and training of Health Science students, residents, and other health care professionals.
Assists CMO in the establishing of medical policies, quality improvement procedures and evaluating current practice protocols.
Maintains certifications which strengthen physician ability to provide quality care (i.e. Accepts clinical responsibilities/duties assigned or requested by the Chief Medical Officer.
Maintains certifications which strengthen physician ability to provide quality care (i.e. Maintains an affiliation with professional groups, medical associations, and medical organizations, per policies and as requested by CMO.
Represents HealthWorks in the community through involvement in community activities, which support the mission and philosophy of HealthWorks including hospital medical staffs.
Participates in marketing self and HealthWorks to the community as a way of attracting new patients to the practice.
Directs patient care, evaluation, and management in the field of family medicine, internal medicine, or pediatrics.
Completes chart documentation and billing within 48 hours of the encounter.
Documents applicable patient data in the EMR, in order to capture and report accurate health center medical and prenatal care outcomes.
Ensures protection of confidential health information of health center patients.