Family Medicine Physician

Job description

Make a Difference in Healthcare

nWe are seeking a compassionate BC/BE Family Physician to join our team.

nEstablished in 2006, Squirrel Hill Health Center (SHHC) is a non-profit, community based, federally qualified health center with two locations and a mobile unit serving the Pittsburgh region.

nOur mission is to provide patient-driven, high-quality, comprehensive, primary and preventative healthcare, behavioral health, OB/GYN, dental, pharmacy, lab services, and care navigation services, regardless of patients’ insurance status or ability to pay. SHHC strives to create a welcoming, integrated healthcare environment. 

nOur ideal candidate will be a BC/BE compassionate and dedicated Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy with a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Pennsylvania; experienced in providing comprehensive services in an ambulatory setting to include well-patient care, preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of acute illness, and long-term chronic disease management for patients of all ages and from diverse backgrounds.

nThis is a full-time position offering a competitive salary, health, FSA, dental, vision, EAP, disability and life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays. 403b retirement plan, malpractice insurance (FTCA), CME allowance, eligibility for application to state and federal loan forgiveness programs. rotating shared call schedule (telephone only), and an opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives, in an interesting and kind environment.

nPHYSICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES:

nnnElicits and records information about patient’s medical history.

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nnExamines patient to determine general physical condition.

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nnOrders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.

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nnAnalyzes reports and findings of tests and of examination, and diagnoses condition.

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nnAdministers or prescribes treatments and medications.

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nnInoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize from communicable diseases.

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nnAdvises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.

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nnEnsures that medical care is completely and accurately documented in the medical record.

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nnMaintains and monitors patient confidentiality.

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nnReports births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.

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nnRefers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for specialized treatment.

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nnPerforms minor surgery and other procedures commensurate with surgical competency and delineated privileges.

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nnMakes house and emergency calls to attend to patients unable to visit the office at the direction of the Chief Medical Officer.

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nnProvides care on SHHC’s mobile medical unit on a schedule determined by SHHC’s Chief Medical Officer.

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nnTakes rotating after hours call with other clinicians at the direction of the SHHC Chief Medical Officer.

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nnProvides supervision of Advance Practice Providers, medical assistants and medical students as needed at the direction of the Chief Medical Officer.

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nnWorks with clinical team members to provide comprehensive care to specified patient panel.

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nnPrepares and signs all forms and charts, including all charting in electronic health record, needed for patient care and billing in accordance with current policies.

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nnAbides by the policies and procedures of the Squirrel Hill Health Center and acts as a positive representative of the center in the community, whether real or virtual.

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nnOther duties and tasks as may be assigned

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n nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

nnnDoctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree from an accredited medical school plus completion of a minimal 3-year residency program in family medicine.

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nnA license without restriction to practice as a physician in Pennsylvania

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nnBoard certification in Family Medicine

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nnEligible to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs.

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nnEligible for enrollment in required managed care and insurance contracts.

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nnDemonstrated sound problem-solving and decision-making ability.

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nnDemonstrated skill in planning and organizing work, managing time, and meeting commitments.

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nnDemonstrated well-developed interpersonal skills to interact in sensitive and/or complex situations with a variety of people; expertise with multicultural populations.

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nnDemonstrated very high level of communication skills to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

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nnAbility to represent organization in a professional manner.

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nnComputer skills.

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nnBLS certified.

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nnFlexibility and willingness to work some evenings and weekends.

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nnKnowledge of a second language preferred.

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nnAbility to work in any SHHC location as necessary

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nnDedication to providing high quality health care to all patients. 

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nnWillingness to receive all CDC recommended immunizations.

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n nnSHHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Worksite address

pittsburgh, PA, 15289, US

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