Physician (Family Medicine)

Job Summary:

The Physician (Family Medicine) works as part of the medical provider team providing medical services to the patients of the Community Health Center. In addition, physicians (Family Medicine), unless specifically exempted by the Chief Medical Officer, shall be qualified to serve on the Medical Staff of a local hospital, provide inpatient care services, assume “on call” after-hours responsibilities, and assist community health center mid-level providers. The Physician (Family Medicine) diagnoses, treats, and prescribes specialized medical treatment services to patients. Physician (Family Medicine) directs and supervises nursing staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide or arrange for comprehensive primary care services in a primary medical care ambulatory clinic setting, including laboratory and diagnostic workup, and specialty referrals.

• Works independently using his or her best professional judgment while practicing medicine at Mallory CHC within his or her scope of practice. Works interdependently with other health care providers and health care staff in a team environment.

• Perform minor outpatient procedures in accordance with Mallory CHC credentialing/privileging policy.

• Provide consultation to other clinic providers either in person or by telephone.

• Consult with and coordinate patient care with clinic physicians, covering community primary care physicians, specialists, pharmacists, nurses, or other health care professionals as appropriate.

• Assess patient needs and arrange for specialty referrals, diagnostic and inpatient care, and make appropriate referrals for service.

• Responsible for accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient records in accordance with Mallory CHC policy.

• Provide patients and family members with counseling and education regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and need for follow-up as appropriate during each patient visit. Verify and document that the patient understands diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up recommendations.

• Renders care to Mallory CHC patients in accordance with quality and standards as are established by Mallory CHC, the standards of care prevailing in the community, applicable law, and according to state and federal grant requirements for non-discrimination regardless of status, race, sex, religion, national origin, handicap, age, or ability to pay.

• Provide clinical supervision and appropriate training of ancillary health care staff to assure quality of care for Mallory CHC patients in coordination with Chief Clinical Officer and nursing staff.

• Participate in Mallory CHC Quality Improvement activities including Chronic Care Collaborative programs, immunization improvement initiatives, pharmacy formulary development and utilization, and any other medical staff committee activities relating to peer review, risk management, or development of clinical policies and procedures.

• Participate in audits as required by state and national accreditation entities in order for Mallory CHC to meet and maintain all necessary standards and requirements.

• Maintenance of credentials essential for practice, to include licensure, certification, and CME.

• Attend all required staff meetings, provider meetings, and participate in Mallory CHC’s committees or task force activities as directed by the Medical Director.

• Perform other necessary duties as required by the Community Health Center to meet the goals of providing primary health care.