Physician, Medical Doctor, Healthcare Consultant

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The Physician functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to both well and ill patients in an outpatient setting. The physician demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered in adults as well as children. The provider is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.

The Physician demonstrates an advanced level of medical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice. The physician works with administrative, nursing, and mid-level providers to assure safe, effective, quality patient care and to promote the mission of OHCC.

Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) coverage is restricted to acts or omissions of a covered entity within the scope of employment of a covered individual. For actions to be within the scope of employment and be covered, they must: be within the approved scope of the project, including sites, services, and other activities. Duties, as outlined in this job description and the contract for services, align within the scope of employment for a Physician and are therefore covered by the Federally Supported Health Centers Assistance Acts (FSHCAA) and the FTCA.

Health Center Program

General Primary Medical Care, Diagnostic Lab, Diagnostic Radiology, Screening, Coverage for Emergencies during and after hours, Voluntary Family Planning, Immunizations, Well Child Services, Gynecological Care, Obstetrical, Prenatal, Intrapartum Care (Labor and Delivery), Postpartum Care, Preventative Dental, Pharmaceutical Services, Case Management, Eligibility Assistance, Health Education, Outreach, Transportation, Translation, Additional Dental Services, Mental Health Services, Substance Use Disorder Services, Podiatry

• Airline Highway Clinic – 9516 Airline Highway
• Administration Office – 3949 North Blvd.
• Baranco-Clark Clinic – 5100 Greenwell Springs Rd.
• 10789 Range Ave.
• 3905 Convention St.
• Eunice Junior High School – 751 W Oak Ave.
• HAART Clinic – 3849 North Blvd.
• 5601 Upton Dr.
• Mid-City Clinic – 3801 North Blvd
• One Stop Homeless Service Center – 153 North 17th St.
• Progress Elementary School – 855 Progress Rd.
• Sharon Hills Elementary School – Thrive Academy – 781 Colonial Dr.
• Women’s & Pediatric Clinic – 781 Colonial Dr.
• Woodlawn High School – [address missing]

• Satisfies Core Competencies
  • Accepts responsibility for ensuring that performance meets the standards of the professional, ethical and relevant department requirements and OHCC core values.
  • The Physician will provide care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policy and practice agreements.
• Clinical Knowledge
  • Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions.
  • Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problems.
  • Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interpret the results.
  • Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.
  • Develops implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed.
  • Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
  • Counsels and educates patients and families.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.
  • Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic record.
• Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness…