Family Physician

Patient Care

• Diagnose/Treat diseases/disorders & make appropriate disposition.
• Prescribe, dispense, and administer medications.
• Maintain records of medical history and treatment utilizing the problem-oriented medical record.
• Refer patients for specialty care as needed.
• Provide information and education to patient and family members regarding diagnosis, treatment, prevention and safety in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Receive abnormal test results after working hours (during on-call coverage).
• Provide emergency treatment as needed.
• Initiate / continue medical regimens.
• Provide follow-up and treatment as needed.
• Contribute professional medical expertise to educational activities in health center.
• Provide consultation to nurse practitioners / physician assistants as needed.
• Provide Medical Student / Resident education as assigned.
• Participate in collaborative treatment with other clinicians and health professionals.
• Assist in the development of in-service training and orientation activities regarding patient care.
• Contribute professional medical expertise to evaluative activities in health center.
• Afford input on procedures/activities impacting services or schedule.
• Adhere to health center policy and procedures.
• Participate in quality assurance activities including periodic chart review.
• Participate in community outreach activities.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible. If Board Eligible, must achieve Board Certification within the allotted time frame of their specialty.
• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.
• Completion of a residency program in a primary care area such as Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or Pediatrics.
• Current DEA certificate.
• Current hospital admitting privileges and credentials (as set forth in the Employment Agreement).
• Current insurance privileges and credentials.
• Valid Ohio license.
• Current BLS Certification.