The physician provides expert, patient-centered, primary care to a diverse population for a variety of health problems in a helath care home model. Serves as collaborating physician for mid-level practitioners including nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Duties:

Patient Care:

* Diagnose/Treat diseases/disorders & make appropriate disposition.

* Prescribe, dispense, and administer medications.

* Maintain records of medical history and treatment utilizing the problem-oriented medical record.

* Refer patients for specialty care as needed

* Provide information and education to patient and family members regarding diagnosis, treatment, prevention and safety in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

* Receive abnormal test results after working hours (during on-call coverage).

* Provide emergency treatment as needed.

* Initiate / continue medical regimens.

* Provide follow-up and treatment as needed.

* Contribute professional medical expertise to educational activities in health center.

* Provide consultation to nurse practitioners / physician assistants as needed.

* Provide Medical Student / Resident education as assigned.

* Participate in collaborative treatment with other clinicians and health professionals.

* Assist in the development of in-service training and orientation activities regarding patient care.

* Contribute professional medical expertise to evaluative activities in health center.

* Assist the Medical Director and/or management in the development of policies and procedures.

* Provide input on procedures/activities impacting services or schedule.

* Adhere to health center policy and procedures.

* Participate in quality assurance activities including periodic chart review.

* Participate in community outreach activities.

* Attend at least 66% of monthly staff conferences.

* Work flexible hours to ensure health center coverage for weekend and or evening hours.

* Provide on call coverage.

Qualifications:

* Board Certified or Board Eligible. If Board Eligible, must achieve Board Certification within the allotted time frame of their specialty.

* Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.

* Completion of a residency program in a primary care area such as Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or Pediatrics.

* Current DEA certificate

* Current hospital admitting privileges and credentials (as set forth in the Employment Agreement).

* Current insurance privileges and credentials

* Valid Ohio license

* Current BLS Certification.