Physician

Position Summary

(Overall purpose of this position)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide primary clinical care per the PCMH/NCQA model of care for patients of NFP in the clinical office setting; attend and conduct patient encounters.
• Cover or arrange for coverage of hospitalized patients.
• Cover or arrange for coverage of evening, night and weekend activities of NFP.
• Use problem oriented medical records.
• Keeps records up to date and completes chart documentation in a timely manner.
• Recommends consultations or referrals as appropriate.
• Systematically integrate screening, periodic examinations, health histories and discussions about patient concerns and information relevant to patients and families.
• Fully inform patients of the risks and benefits of any suggested procedure.
• Participate in developing and maintaining quality assurance methods.
• Attend required medical staff meetings of the hospitals for which privileges have been granted, and participate in committees when requested if patient care responsibilities allow time to do so.
• Participate in regular examination and identification of the special needs and health care problems of NFP patients through participation on medical staff and health care committee meetings.
• Participate in community associations and organizations concerning health topics.
• Serve as a member of NFP's Medical and Clinical Team, providing assistance as needed.
• Work as a team member to support NFP as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH).

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine, MD or DO.
• Board certified in area of practice (or acquired within one year).
• Current and unrestricted license to practice in the State of Ohio.
• Current DEA licensure.
• Current BLS.
• Meet board and state requirements for continuing professional education.
• Demonstrated understanding of public health policy and practices; familiarity with medical home model of care.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• In-depth emotional intelligence: demonstrated self-awareness, accurate self-assessment, sensitivity and empathy, openness, reliability and consistency. Demonstrated cultural competency and understanding of underserved populations.
• In-depth collaboration and coaching skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and generate results.
• Computer proficiency: application of EMR and related functional software.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.

Essential Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Ability to see, communicate, hear and utilize electronic communication devices.
• Demonstrated ability to walk, sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Bending, stretching required. Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Work environment is stressful at times.

Previous Experience

Physician care giving experience in a community health center, preferred.

Reports To and Evaluated By

Chief Medical Officer