Physician - Family Medicine/Pediatrics

DIVISION: PHMC Health

ROLE TYPE: Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Family Medicine/Pediatric Physician will provide primary care services for adults and/or families, according to certification, in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) settings to diverse and underserved populations. The Physician will report to the Medical Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide primary care services.


• Work within all state/federal laws and regulations and collaborating physician agreements.


• Manage acute and chronic health problems using evidence-based protocols.


• Provide health screenings, immunizations, and other disease prevention programs.


• Advance the nursing profession and role of advanced practice nurses in medically underserved areas through advocacy and other professional activities.


• Notify immediate supervisor of significant problems.


• Provide age-appropriate assessment and interventions to meet the needs of patients and/or families served.


• Provide education, health counseling, and health advocacy services to patients and/or their families.


• Be willing to work occasional weekends.


• Collaborate with clinical staff on care and follow-up.


• Participate, as needed, in public health management of communicable diseases in shelters and in other health initiatives.


• Maintain positive relationships with funding sources and community organizations.


• Work as a member of the Primary Care Medical Home team to provide integrated health services.


• Document all services in a timely manner.


• Act in the capacity of a mandated reporter to both the State of Pennsylvania and the Joint Commission.


• Perform other related tasks and duties as directed and assigned.

PHMC COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and adhere to PHMC compliance standards as they appear in the PHMC Code of Conduct, Whistleblower, and Conflict of Interest policies.


• Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and PHMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.


• Comply with HIPAA and confidentiality policies and procedures as they apply to the job.


• Comply with the standards of the Department of Public Health (DPH), the Joint Commission, and other accreditation and regulatory agencies.


• Adhere to all PHMC policies and procedures.


• Understand and adhere to Infection Control and Environment of Care guidelines and procedures as described in the annual education module.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS:

• Understanding of the principles of community health care and service to special populations


• Excellent interpersonal skills, including friendliness and empathy


• Strong leadership and communication skills


• Extensive knowledge of current healthcare needs and issues of children, adolescents, and adults


• Ability to collect adequate client data, conduct a physical exam, interpret physical findings, and manage or refer patients as conditions or protocols dictate


• Cultural competence


• Preferred: Spanish language skills


• Basic Life Support certification

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited school of medicine required


• Completion of a three-year accredited medical residency program required


• Must be board certified or board eligible in family medicine or pediatrics


• Active, unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania required

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five years of clinical experience


• Experience in ambulatory primary care, community health, and/or behavioral health required


• Preferred: Supervisory experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Eligibility for staff privileges to local hospitals associated with the health center


• DEA license


• Ability to travel between worksites as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position requires: standing 2/3 of the time; walking 2/3 of the time; sitting under 1/3 of the time; use of hands to finger, handle or feel 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms under 1/3 of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling under 1/3 of the time; talking and hearing over 2/3 of the time; and lifting up to 10 lbs. up to 1/3 of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Moderate noise (e.g., business office with computers and printers, light traffic)


• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens requiring use of personal protective equipment

SALARY: Based on education and experience, with a competitive benefits package

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.