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Job description
Physician - Family
HC Simpson - Elkhart, IN 46516
Overview
Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Day Education Level: Graduate Degree Travel Percentage: None
Description
As a Physician, you will be responsible for coordination of proactive care for patients with chronic conditions as well as identifying wellness and/or preventative service for clinical patients. This position will work closely with the clinical staff and will report to the Site Medical Director.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Utilizes appropriate and effective patient care plans which includes adequate diagnostic procedures, therapies, use of consultation and referrals, and outcomes.
Manages patients to assure continuity of care which includes adequate scheduling and tracking of return visits, completion of treatment plans, and follow-up of chronic problems, abnormal tests, and no show appointments.
Provides whole-person care which includes appropriate referrals to the social worker, nutritionist, and mental health professionals. Integration of biologic, social, psychological and environmental issues.
Maintains adequate, concise, and legible documentation of patient care.
Provides and documents appropriate periodic health examinations. (i.e. preschool vision exams, serum cholesterol, pap smears, etc.)
Educates patients about their diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, medications, preventive care, etc.
Utilizes appropriate infection control measures, including universal precautions.
Supervises advance practice nurses in Clinic when assigned.
Provides consultation and prescription signatures to advance practice nurses when needed.
Oversees residents in the management of hospital patients.
Writes daily progress notes in hospital charts.
Takes phone calls about hospital patients.
Participate in assigned Quality Assurance/Management in Daily Work activities.
Regularly attends QA/TQM as required.
Participates in the physician performance audit as assigned.
Assists in the development and maintenance of HealthLinc practice guidelines (protocols) as assigned.
Participates in Total Quality Management (TQM) activities.
Attends Clinics Provider Group Meetings and hospital section meeting as scheduled.
Attends required in-service meetings.
Makes presentations in the community when requested.
Teaches students and residents as assigned.
All HealthLinc staff is committed to engage in quality improvement initiatives that align with and support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Training
Graduation from an approved medical school
Completed Residency Program
Board certification
DEA certification
CPR certification
Indiana State Medical License
Continuing medical education
Experience
At least 1-3 years of experience as a physician (not required but highly preferred)
Skills/Job Requirement
Strong customer service skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proven ability to work well in a team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to remain flexible and adaptable
Transportation and valid drivers license
Technology Skills
Operate a multi-line phone system and other office equipment including printers, fax machines, etc.
Basic software skills (Microsoft Office, EHR, online sources, etc.)
DIRECT SUPERVISION:
N/A
REQUIRED TRAINING:
All assigned Realis trainings
Worksite address
elkhart, IN, 46516, US
Who can apply
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