Primary Care Physician

About the role

The Primary Care Physician provides direct primary medical care to children and adult patients. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing patients within the scope of licensing, training, and credentialing. The role works in conjunction with the chief medical officer, administrative management, practice manager, clinical nurse manager, and medical team to facilitate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and manages patients in the health center within the scope of licensing, training, and credentialing.
• Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of medical processes or treatments.
• Examines patients, using medical instruments and equipment.
• Orders or executes various tests and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses conditions.
• Administers or prescribes treatments and drugs.
• Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases.
• Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
• Educates patients and families regarding planned diagnostic procedures, medications, and treatments.
• Evaluates and analyzes patient responses to the disease process or therapeutic or diagnostic interventions.
• Promotes timely and compassionate communication between families and health care team.
• Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for specialized treatment as indicated.
• Reports births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities as required.
• Maintains current and complete documentation in medical records that accurately reflect care and services provided to patients.
• Accurately assigns Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Codes and ICD Diagnosis codes.
• Participates in the clinical experience of medical students, interns, residents, and graduate nurses as appropriate.
• Participates in health center peer and other review activities.
• Remains knowledgeable in current clinical industry standards for their specialty and incorporates this information into health center’s standards of practice.
• Updates practice through continuing education by attending conferences, rounds, reports, lectures, journal clubs and regional/national professional conferences.
• Serves on health care facility committees as required (e.g., Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Complaints Committee).
• Ensures adherence to all applicable program statues, regulations and appropriate insurance billing practices.
• Ensures fulfillment of the health center’s commitment for ensuring quality care.
• Professionally represents Advantage Care Health Centers within the community and press.
• Sets professional growth opportunities that enhance professional practice through both formal and informal activities.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Chief Medical Officer.

Requirements

• Medical degree conferred by an accredited college or university required.
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics or Family Medicine.
• New York State licensure required.
• Twenty-four (24) Continued Medical Education (CME) credits per credentialing cycle (two (2) years).
• Healthcare Provider CPR/AED Certification.

Qualifications

• Strong oral, written and organizational skills required.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulatory requirements preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and third-party billing requirements preferred.
• National Provider Identifier.
• Familiarity serving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities desirable.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective time management and organization skills.

Benefits

Advantage Care Health Centers offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position requires a flexible schedule to accommodate patient needs and may involve some evening and weekend hours.