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Rheumatology/ Internal Medicine Physician
$208k-264k (estimate)
Full Time | Ambulatory Healthcare Services
4 Months Ago
CENTRAL FLORIDA HEALTH CARE is Hiring a Rheumatology/ Internal Medicine Physician Near Winter, FL
Title: Rheumatology/ Internal Medicine Physician
Reports to: Chief Medical Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Personnel Supervised: None
Personnel Supervised: None
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide out-patient comprehensive care to patients with rheumatologic diseases including initial evaluation and developing long term treatment plans, manage medication regimens including biologics and administer injections as well as infusion therapy, in addition to providing consultation services to CFHC clinical staff and outside primary care providers. In the event hospitalization is required will refer to hospitalist at local hospital and will monitor care upon discharge.
MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Residency trained Physician
- Board Eligible / Certified in Rheumatology
- Licensure: Florida License
- DEA Certificate
- Insurability (malpractice)
- Medical staff privileges at appropriate hospital if designated by CFHC
- BLS certification
- Computer literacy
- EMR experience a plus
RESPONSIBILTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Be familiar with CFHC’s program philosophies, goals, and objectives. Be cognizant of and comply with all CFHC’s policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations.
- Adhere to disease management protocols, and key clinical pathways, and use them to improve clinical performance. Participate in Collaboratives and health care programs of federal and state governments approved by the Senior Management. Work with QI/RM to ensure compliance with clinical measures.
- Complete all required paperwork on time. (Payroll sheets, encounter tickets, hospital encounter sheets, evaluations, progress notes, etc.)
- Understand the requirements of CFHC’s Exposure Control Plan. Assure compliance with this plan by support staff assigned to assist you. Personally, utilize universal precautions when practicing in the clinical setting.
- Facilitate needed referrals, including social services for patients requiring services not offered at CFHC in coordination with referral clerks and nurses according to CFHC policy.
- Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs requiring Internal Medicine services as requested by the CMO or CEO. Represent CFHC in the community.
- Precept Medical Students as assigned by CMO.
- Advise and assist ARNP’s as needed in accord with approved protocols and procedures.
- Diagnosing and prescribing medications to treat autoimmune, connective tissue disorders and other arthritic/musculoskeletal conditions
- Conducting physical examinations, including taking x-rays and MRIs as needed to diagnose conditions
- Performing biopsies to remove tissue samples for analysis by a pathologist or other specialist
- Providing consultations to other physicians regarding difficult cases
- Teaching patients how to manage their condition, work with their physician on a treatment plan, and prevent flare-ups of their disease from occurring
- Complete all duties, responsibilities, and competencies in a manner that is appropriate to the age groups to whom care / services are being provided.
- Assist in the review of rheumatology protocols and patient education materials in collaboration with CMO and DON.
- Provide necessary information and signatures for participation in reimbursement arrangements, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other plans.
- Review incoming reports (lab, x-ray, EKG, etc), sign-off, and follow up when indicated.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of coding and billing requirements. Provide accurate coding information on encounter tickets that corresponds to care given and documented in progress notes.
- Rotate to other CFHC centers as needed to provide coverage.
- Provide off-hours and Saturday clinic coverage as assigned by CMO.
- Report as needed to CMO any pertinent information or situations that impact on patient care or CFHC liability.
- Provide a leadership role for medical support staff. Provide support and encouragement to Nurse Supervisor and Patient Service Coordinator.
- Attend and participate in mandatory CFHC meetings (Center Specific quarterly meetings, Corporate meetings, and other meetings as designated by the CMO or CEO).
- Participate in Peer Review activities as requested by CMO.
- Assist with the recruitment of other physicians and clinical staff in collaboration with HR and CMO.
- Make recommendations to the CMO regarding the purchase of clinical supplies, instruments, and equipment, and repair and/or maintenance of these.
- Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with other members of the clinical team. Be supportive of coworkers.
- Maintain neat and professional appearance at all times.
- Perform all surgical procedures using sterile techniques and CDC guidelines.
- Carry out any other activities deemed appropriate by the CMO or CEO.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Independently mobile.
- Communicate effectively with patients and staff
- Be able to sit, stand or view a computer screen for extended periods of time
- Perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time
- Be able to use hand and fingers to handle or feel
- Be able to reach with hands and arms
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
SALARY
$208k-264k (estimate)
POST DATE
01/07/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/05/2024
WEBSITE
cfhconline.org
HEADQUARTERS
LAKELAND, FL
SIZE
200 - 500
FOUNDED
1973
CEO
BERNARD FULSE
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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About CENTRAL FLORIDA HEALTH CARE
Central Florida Health Care, Inc. is a Patient Centered Medical Home with focus on the delivery of quality, accessible primary healthcare that is culturally sensitive, affordable and responsive to the community's needs. We serve everybody in the community: the insured, uninsured, under insured and migrants. We strive to promote health, work to prevent disease and provide treatment through partnership with our patients.
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