Primary Care Physician/ Advanced Practice Nurse

About the role

We are currently seeking a Primary Care Physician or an Advance Practice Nurse to provide primary healthcare services to underserved populations within a community health center setting and coordinate care with other healthcare providers in our Lorain county primary care center. This position will be 4 days per week- 8:30am - 5:00 pm.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.
• Patient Care: Provide direct, comprehensive primary care services, including the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions for patients across all life stages.
• Preventive Care: Promote wellness and preventive care through patient education, health screenings, and lifestyle counseling.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including nurses, behavioral health specialists, case managers, and social workers, to ensure patients receive holistic and coordinated care.
• Maintain strong knowledge in field and supports implementation of best practices.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and programs that aim to address health disparities and improve health outcomes for the patient population.
• Community Engagement: Participate in community outreach efforts, health fairs, and public health initiatives aimed at improving the overall health of the community served by the center.

Qualifications

• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to manage a wide range of conditions and preventative services including women’s health and pediatrics.
• Strong interest in managing medical care of patients with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Cultural competence and a strong commitment to addressing health disparities.
• Adaptability to the unique challenges of providing care in a community health setting.
• Able to work effectively in a team-based care model.
• Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.
• Able to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment.
• Flexible; able to work days, evenings, and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients.
• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and effectively direct professional staff members.
• Bilingual skills (preferred but not required, depending on patient population).

Education & Experience

• Degree from an accredited school of Medicine or Osteopathy or Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Board certified or eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and/or Pediatrics.
• Valid, unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of Ohio or ability to obtain one prior to starting.
• DEA license and current BLS certification.
• Demonstrated experience working in an community health setting, or with underserved populations.