Family Practice Physician (Weekdays)

Position Summary

The Family Practice Physician participates in the multi-disciplinary process of providing care and treatment to patients. They provide comprehensive medical services, including diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care, and health maintenance.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive medical services to patients across the life course presenting for care at UFHC, on a continuing basis.
• Examines patients, using medical instruments and equipment.
• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients; establishes accurate diagnosis.
• Performs clinical services to patients who present with illness or disease, including minor procedures.
• Orders or executes various tests and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
• Reviews incoming reports (e.g. lab, xray, EKG) and signs, dates, and follows up in a timely manner.
• Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases.
• Administers or prescribes treatments and medications, and instructs patients on proper utilization.
• Refers patients to medical specialists for consultant services when necessary for patient’s wellbeing.
• Adheres to established clinical protocols and procedures.
• Maintains adequate and legible patient medical records in the established chart.
• Serves as a resource for clinical supervision (e.g. client oversight, case consultation, productivity reports, quality assurance).
• Supports medical services provided by the agency.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Graduate of approved medical school with Board Certification.
• Unencumbered New York State License to practice medicine.
• At least 3 years proven successful experience as a practicing clinician.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a federal and state narcotic registration (DEA License).
• Strong community health/public health orientation, experienced in patient care management, and demonstrates managed health care knowledge and experience.
• Diagnoses and patient visit coding experience.
• Knowledge of or experience with healthcare information systems, such as electronic health record and practice management systems experience; EClinical Works preferred.
• Experience in a multiple provider medical practice.
• Strong commitment health professions ethics including principles of social justice, empowerment, and self-determination of individuals.
• Intermediate PC skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Office 365).

Universal Duties

• Promotes and maintains a safe working environment.
• Attends department meetings and any mandated continuing education/training programs.
• Complies with all pertinent regulatory and agency regulations and operating standards.
• Establishes a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Agency’s culture, values and mission.
• Participates in activities as part of the team that may include meetings, trainings, and committees.

Benefits

• Bonus Package
• Generous PTO package
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 403 (B) 403 (B) Matching (Current 7% Discretionary Match)
• Paid Malpractice
• Flexible Schedule
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid CME
• Additional Ancillary Benefits
• Loan Forgiveness: PSLF & HRSA Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Employees engaged in qualifying public service roles may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the PSLF program, allowing the forgiveness of remaining student loan balances after 120 qualifying monthly payments.
• Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA): Healthcare professionals joining our team qualify for loan forgiveness by serving in designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HSPAs) or critical-need healthcare facilities through the HRSA loan forgiveness program.