Physician, Primary Care Physician, Medical Doctor

Organization
:
The Health Care Connection (THCC)

Reports to: Medical Director

Founded in 1967, The Health Care Connection (THCC) was Ohio’s first Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Our mission is to provide quality and accessible primary healthcare services through community responsive approaches that address financial, geographic, and other barriers to care for residents of northern Hamilton County and surrounding areas.

THCC serves over 20,000 patients annually and operates two primary care clinics and six school-based health centers and growing! Our integrated model includes Primary Care, Pediatrics, Infectious Disease, Substance Use Treatment, Integrated Behavioral Health, Dental Services, Women’s Health, and Pharmacy. THCC is proudly recognized as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)—the highest recognition for quality and coordinated care.

• Anthem BC Health Insurance
• Wellness Rewards Program
• Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Loan repayment eligibility through NHSC
• Free Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• CME Time and Reimbursements
• 10 Paid Holidays

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Physician
to join our clinical team. The Physician provides primary care to patients performing a variety of direct patient services including assessment, diagnosis, implementation of treatment, evaluation, and monitoring the general patient management plan for clinic patients. The physician performs these functions under a current practice agreement in a primary health care setting supporting the vision, mission and core values of the organization.

• Provides quality patient care through diagnosis and treatment of illnesses.
• Obtain developmental, social and family history from patient / parent.
• Examine patients and diagnose
• Order appropriate tests
• Determine medication, dosage, and side effects
• Communicate and educate patient on their particular situation
• Facilitate appropriate referrals as needed
• Obtain developmental history from patients
• Provide guidance to parent/patients regarding nutrition, safety, discipline, injury and disease prevention.
• Document patient visits including medical history, physician exam, diagnoses, and plan of action.
• Review patient file records including allergies, problems, medication lists, well-child visits, immunization status.
• Follow-up with patient progress and patient tests
• Maintain record of high risk patients
• Contact parent/patient for update
• Recommend follow-up visits
• Review and interpret test results of patients
• Sign off on lab reports
• Take action regarding abnormal lab results
• Serve as supervising Physician to designated Nurse Practitioner(s) as required
• Apply principles of the Patient-Centered Medical Home to care coordination roles

Education

• Medical Doctor Degree, Board Certified

• 3 years of residency training

• Experience in primary care, family medicine, or community health
• Bilingual skills (if applicable)
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems

The Health Care Connection is focused on creating a community that promotes dignity and respect for employees, patients and other community members. THCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, military status or other characteristics protected by law and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

THCC will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and a drug screen.