Family Physician & Medical Director

Overview

Position: Family Physician & Medical Director

3-days Patient Care, 2-days Administrative

Location: Hampton Roads, Va

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Salary Range: $220k – $245k

Benefits: Generous Benefits Package

Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, this exempt position works as part of the medical provider team providing medical services to the patients of our community health center. Reports to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

• Provides primary medical care by caring for all patients in accordance with the physician’s medical specialty.
• In conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer, develop clinical workflows for respective clinical staff.
• Develops a plan of care for each patient, including complete medical history, physician examination, diagnosis, appropriate treatment and/or referral, including hospitalization, when necessary.
• Maintains and communicates the importance of and keeps compliance with clinical guidelines relating to preventive health care measures.
• Utilizes all available resources in diagnosis and treatment, such as laboratory and radiological testing, in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner.
• Confers with consulting physicians, nurses, patients, and patient’s families concerning treatment and care of patient.
• Refers cases which require specialist services, but maintains responsibility, assuring that continuity of care is provided.
• Serves as a clinical preceptor relating to medical education.
• Serves as a mentor and guide for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants as needed.
• Educates support staff where needed to maintain patient safety and clinical workflow.
• Completes electronic health records according to practice standards and closes charts within the appropriate time frame.
• Participates in the development and implementation of a regularly up-dated performance improvement plan for the consortium and disease collaborative(s).
• Participates in the Health Promotion/Disease Prevention activities required by the U.S. Public Health Service.
• Participates in the health center’s quality assurance program, including attending morning huddles to help maintain Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition and Joint Commission Accreditation.
• Perform administrative support work such as word processing, creating spreadsheets, data entry and retrieval, orders.
• Monitors and distributes program supplies/resources; and other information to ensure accuracy and conformance to establish procedures and policies.
• Counsel patients regarding patient responsibilities and rights; adheres to patient confidentiality guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy.
• Completion of an approved residency program in their field.
• License to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Board certified in their field.
• Certified in Basic Life Support techniques.

Requires an acceptable background check to include state and local criminal check; satisfactory results from a pre-employment medical evaluation and substance abuse testing and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing. As a condition of continued employment, you must complete a state mandated application for credentialing and recertification.

• Provide health care services to patients, families, and communities aimed at preventing health problems or maintaining health.
• Perform all medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice.
• Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their conditions through history taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests.
• Organize and prioritize responsibilities to provide care that is safe, effective, and efficient. Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice.
• Make informed decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical…