Physician

Equal Opportunity Employer

The mission of the Health Federation of Philadelphia is to promote community health by advancing access to high-quality, integrated, comprehensive health and human services. We believe in and are firmly committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status. This commitment applies to all aspects of the Health Federation of Philadelphia’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promotion.

JOB SUMMARY

This is specialized medical work examining and treating patients in a municipal health clinic. The employee has a controlling responsibility over the activities of a specialized clinic of a health center. Responsibility for securing and maintaining the patient's cooperation is a significant aspect of the work.

FAMILY MEDICINE

Diagnoses medical conditions of children and adults; manages and applies principles of preventive and therapeutic medicine for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions utilizing principles from internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, obstetrics, gynecology, community medicine, gerontology, psychiatry and related behavioral sciences; develops treatment plans and behavior modification plans for health maintenance activities; may perform sigmoidoscopic examinations in the Sigmoidoscopy Clinic upon completion of specialized training and certification by department.

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Diagnoses medical conditions of adults; manages and applies principles of preventive and therapeutic medicine to patients with acute and/or chronic medical conditions; develops treatment plans and behavior modification plans for health maintenance activities; orders appropriate laboratory tests and x-rays; prescribes medications and special diets; discusses findings with patient and family; may perform sigmoidoscopic examinations in the Sigmoidoscopy Clinic upon completion of specialized training and certification by department.

PEDIATRICIAN

Diagnoses medical conditions of children; manages and applies principles of preventive and therapeutic medicine for children with acute and/or chronic medical conditions; orders appropriate laboratory and imaging tests; orders age appropriate vaccinations.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles, practices and current developments of the appropriate medical specialty.
• Principles, practices and current developments of general medicine and surgery.
• Principles and practices of preventive medicine, as they apply to the appropriate medical specialty.
• Medical jurisprudence

ABILITY TO:

• Work coordinately with other professional groups and individuals in the control of disease.
• Examine patients, diagnose diseases, and prescribe and administer treatment in the field of specialization.
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with associates and patients.
• supervise the work of extended care providers engaged in examining and treating patients.