About this opportunity
Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers lists this Family Practice - With OB Physician opportunity in chester, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Summary
ChesPenn Health Services is seeking an experienced, patient-focused Family Medicine Physician to provide primary care to adults and children at our Federally Qualified Health Center in Chester, PA.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of medicine. Satisfactory completion of an approved residency program in stated specialty.
Experience in ambulatory primary care, community health preferred.
Unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license. Board eligibility in specialty required, Board Certification is preferred.
DEA Certification.
Current COVID-19 and flu vaccine required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong diagnostic and critical thinking skills
Positive, enthusiastic, and inclusive demeanor while directly working with patients
Understanding of trauma-informed care principles preferred
Ability to work harmoniously as part of a health care team
Possession of a valid driver s license and a licensed automobile preferred
Ability to meet approved minimal physical and medical standards
Scope of responsibilities:
Clinical:
Provide well care for patients as it applies to routine and screening physical examinations.
Manage acute and chronic illnesses in an ambulatory environment.
Perform follow-up examinations on patients referred to medical specialists.
Educate patients in regard to health and education and the need for continued medical care.
Work cooperatively with other professionals and paraprofessionals including registered nurses, medical technicians, medical office assistants, and medical records clerks.
Act as supervising physician for nurse practitioners and physician assistants of the health center.
Provide emergency telephone coverage according to rotation schedule including weekends and holidays.
Maintain confidentiality of information about patients and their families.Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor towards patients, staff, members and guests of ChesPenn
Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
Productivity:
Maintain a high productivity level based on BPHC grant standards, with respect to the total number of patients to which professional services are rendered, annual patient encounters, and annual visits per patient.
Record-keeping / Administration:
Maintain and update patient records appropriately in Electronic Medical Record
Develop and maintain good working relationships with community agencies and area hospitals.
Conduct or lead medical and community health projects as requested.
Participate in the development of the annual medical health care plan.
Consistently participate in continuing medical education activities.
Who can apply
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