Internal Medicine Physician

Position Summary

A licensed physician who will function in a role of providing primary health care including preventive, diagnostic, treatment, and referral care under approved medical protocols.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide covered services including emergency treatment to a health center patient within the approved scope of Chota Community Health Services (CCHS).
• Treat or assist in treating non-CCHS patients when asked, called upon, or undertakes temporary treatment due to an emergency situation at or near a CCHS location.
• Functions under approved medical protocols.
• Adhere to policies and procedures.
• Examine patients, diagnose, prescribe medicine, and provide treatment for injuries, diseases, and other ailments.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care.
• Immunize patients.
• Prescribe treatments or therapies.
• Prescribe medications.
• Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
• Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
• Maintain records and appropriate documentation regarding practice activities.
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and/or family members.
• Advise patients concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
• Evaluate patient responses to educational endeavors.
• Refer patients to medical specialists, other practitioners, or other resources when necessary.
• Properly supervise students to ensure patient safety and quality of care.
• Continues professional development by attending seminars and conferences.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
• Participate in Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Care Team collaboration.
• Obtains and maintains credentialing by insurance companies.
• Is familiar with the various insurance plans Center wants to be providers with, follows their agreements regarding referrals, pre-certification, prescriptions, hospitalization, and other utilization requirements and expectations.
• Supervises family nurse practitioners or other advanced providers at the Center.
• Regularly checks and co-signs the patient charts.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to cooperate and work well with others.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Completion of Medical School
• Completion of Clinical training program.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Tennessee
• Continuing Medical education as required by licensing board
• Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Number

Preferred Skills

• Interpersonal/human relations skills
• Organizational skills
• Excellent medical knowledge
• Excellent time management skills
• Knowledge of medical procedures and practices
• Knowledge of medications and possible side effects
• Maintain patient confidentiality

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retail plan
• Vision insurance

Other Benefit Info

• $30,00 sign-on bonus for a two (2) year commitment for a physician with an unrestricted TN medical license or who has applied for a TN medical license.
• NHSC Student Loan Repayment Program and the State of TN Loan Repayment Program (HPSA : Primary Care - 15 Mental Health -17).
• Competitive Salary
• Medical (BCBS) for full time employees, additional dental and vision available.
• $100,00 Life Insurance Policy.
• After one (1) year of employment 401k with company match.
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Vacation and sick time begin accruing your first payroll
• CME Reimbursement
• Staff Appreciation