Adults/Family/Internal Medicine Physician

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with CFHC’s program philosophies, goals, and objectives.
• Be cognizant of and comply with all CFHC’s policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Adhere to disease management protocols, and key clinical pathways, and use them to improve clinical performance.
• Participate in Collaboratives and health care programs of federal and state governments approved by the Senior Management.
• Work with QI/RM to ensure compliance with clinical measures.
• Complete all required paperwork on time (Payroll sheets, hospital encounter sheets, evaluations, EHR system processes, etc.).
• Understand the requirements of CFHC’s Exposure Control Plan. Assure compliance with this plan by support staff assigned to assist you.
• Personally, utilize universal precautions when practicing in the clinical setting.
• Facilitate needed referrals, including social services for patients requiring services not offered at CFHC in coordination with referral clerks and nurses according to CFHC policy.
• Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs requiring Family Medicine services as requested by the CMO or CEO.
• Represent CFHC in the community.
• Precept Medical Students as assigned by CMO.
• Advise and assist ARNP’s as needed in accord with approved protocols and procedures.
• Complete all duties, responsibilities, and competencies in a manner that is appropriate to the age groups to whom care / services are being provided.
• Assist in the review of primary care protocols and patient education materials in collaboration with CMO and DON.
• Provide necessary information and signatures for participation in reimbursement arrangements, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other plans.
• Review incoming reports (lab, x-ray, EKG, etc.), sign-off, and follow up when indicated.
• Maintain and enter patient records within EHR in a timely manner keeping most current data entered/updated in notes.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of coding and billing requirements. Provide accurate coding information in EHR that corresponds to care given and documented in progress notes.
• Rotate to other CFHC centers as needed to provide coverage.
• Provide off-hours and Saturday clinic coverage as assigned by CMO.
• Report as needed to CMO any pertinent information or situations that impact on patient care or CFHC liability.
• Provide a leadership role for medical support staff. Provide support and encouragement to Nurse Supervisor and Center Supervisor.
• Attend and participate in mandatory CFHC meetings (Center Specific quarterly meetings, corporate meetings, and other meetings as designated by the CMO or CEO).
• Participate in Peer Review activities as requested by CMO.
• Assist with the recruitment of other physicians and clinical staff in collaboration with HR and CMO.
• Make recommendations to the CMO regarding the purchase of clinical supplies, instruments, equipment, and repair and/or maintenance of these.
• Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with other members of the clinical team. Be supportive of coworkers.
• Maintain neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Perform all surgical procedures using sterile techniques and CDC guidelines.
• Carry out any other activities deemed appropriate by the CMO or CEO.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness: NHSC – $75,000 for a 2-year commitment and then $20,000 for each additional year commitment until the loan has been paid in full
• PSLF – 10-year commitment, 120 loan payments and at the end of the commitment, the remaining loan is forgiven
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance equivalent to 1x your annual salary
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, additional Life and Dependent Life Insurance are available
• Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 4.4 weeks per year pro-rated
• Holidays (9.5 paid holidays per year)
• Paid Birthday Holiday
• CME Reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan (with matching contributions)