Endocrinologist

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide out-patient comprehensive adult primary care services including preventive and health maintenance services, acute and chronic care, clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment as well as primary care consultation services to CFHC clinical staff and outside specialists who see CFHC patients. In the event hospitalization is required, will refer patients to hospitalist at local hospital and will monitor care upon discharge.

Title: Endocrinologist Physician

FLSA Status: Exempt

Personnel Supervised: None

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide out-patient comprehensive adult primary care services including preventive and health maintenance services, acute and chronic care, clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment as well as primary care consultation services to CFHC clinical staff and outside specialists who see CFHC patients. In the event hospitalization is required, will refer patients to hospitalist at local hospital and will monitor care upon discharge.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
  
  Residency trained Physician
• Board Eligible/Certified in Internal Medicine
• Licensure:
  Florida License
• DEA Certificate
• Insurability (malpractice)
• Medical staff privileges at appropriate hospital if designated by CFHC
• BLS certification
• Computer literacy

• Be familiar with CFHC’s program philosophies, goals, and objectives. Be cognizant of and comply with all CFHC’s policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Adhere to disease management protocols, and key clinical pathways, and use them to improve clinical performance. Participate in Collaboratives and health care programs of federal and state governments approved by the Senior Management. Work with QI/RM to ensure compliance with clinical measures.
• Complete all required paperwork on time. (Payroll sheets, encounter tickets, hospital encounter sheets, evaluations, progress notes, etc.)
• Understand the requirements of CFHC’s Exposure Control Plan. Assure compliance with this plan by support staff assigned to assist you. Personally utilize universal precautions when practicing in the clinical setting.
• Facilitate needed referrals, including social services for patients requiring services not offered at CFHC in coordination with referral clerks and nurses according to CFHC policy.
• Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs requiring Internal Medicine services as requested by the CMO or CEO. Represent CFHC in the community.
• Precept Medical Students as assigned by CMO.
• Advise and assist APRNs as needed in accord with approved protocols and procedures.
• Complete all duties, responsibilities, and competencies in a manner that is appropriate to the age groups to whom care / services are being provided.
• Assist in the review of primary care protocols and patient education materials in collaboration with CMO and DON.
• Provide necessary information and signatures for participation in reimbursement arrangements, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other plans.
• Review incoming reports (lab, x-ray, EKG, etc.), sign-off, and follow up when indicated.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of coding and billing requirements. Provide accurate coding information on encounter tickets that corresponds to care given and documented in progress notes.
• Rotate to other CFHC centers as needed to provide coverage.
• Provide off-hours and Saturday clinic coverage as assigned by CMO.
• Report as needed to the CMO any pertinent information or situations that impact on patient care or CFHC liability.
• Provide a leadership role for medical support staff. Provide support and encouragement to Nurse Supervisor and Patient Service Coordinator.
• Attend and participate in mandatory CFHC meetings (Center Specific quarterly meetings, corporate meetings, and other meetings as designated by the CMO or CEO).
• Participate in Peer Review activities as requested by CMO.
• Assist with the recruitment of other…