Description

Position Summary

The Crossing Healthcare physician provides high quality, comprehensive, primary health care to clients who are underserved in the Decatur/Macon County area. In addition, these providers work to achieve State and Federal standards in both quality and productivity.

Position Status

This is a full-time exempt or part time, non-exempt position. The Physician reports to the Medical Director and has supervisory authority over all other clinical staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provides primary care which meets the following requirements:

• Demonstrates appropriate work habits to include:
  • Arriving on time for clinic and calling nurse if more than 15 minutes late
  • Arriving on time for meetings
  • Maintaining appropriate patient confidentiality
  • Participating in peer review
  • Utilizing appropriate infection control measures
• Maintains adequate, concise and legible documentation of patient care which includes:
  • Assessment
  • Diagnostic procedures
  • Drug allergies
  • Medication records
  • Patient education
  • Subjective and objective data
  • Treatment plan
• Maintains administrative responsibilities if needed, to include:
  • Make direct referrals for patients when necessary
  • Participating in clinical staff inservices
  • Participating in utilization reviews conducted by medical and nursing advisory committee
  • Participating on a Quality Improvement committee
• Maintains minimum productivity range by continuously meeting predetermined Federal and State standards
• Manages patients to assure continuity of care to include adequate follow-up of chronic problems and abnormal tests as well as adequate tracking of return visits and completion of treatment plans
• Manages the care of patients in collaboration with other health professionals and members of the healthcare team in order to make decisions about treatment and attain health goals.
• Provides appropriate interpersonal care to include:
  • Listening to patient conclusions, clearly explaining diagnosis and treatment; and answering patient questions
  • Treating patients and staff in a courteous, caring, respectful manner
  • Treating patients and staff in a friendly manner
• Provides appropriate patient education
• Provides appropriate referrals to mental health, clinical counselor, medication program, social services and other personnel in order to provide interactive care addressing biological, psychological and environmental factors
• Refers to medical/surgical consultants when required
• Staffs health department or other clinics if on-site responsibilities allow
• Utilizes appropriate and effective diagnosis and treatment plans, including adequate use of consultants and presides in adequate outcomes
• Performs other duties of a physician as required

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Ability to relate to the economically disadvantaged and minority population of the community
• Ability to secure local hospital privileges
• Board eligible/certified
• DEA completion and certification
• Residency Program

Competencies

• Ability to learn reasonably quickly
• Ability to follow established procedures and maintain high level of organization
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to relate to persons of various economic levels and cultures
• Ability to remain relaxed and calm under stressful situations
• Ability to speak and write fluently in English; Spanish desirable
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively
• Above average level of interest in working with people and data
• Complies with clinic regulatory standards
• Cooperative and non-competitive attitude with ability to take initiative
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism and superior customer service skills while working in a fast-paced, moderately stressful environment
• Maintains competence of clinical privileges as per policy
• Maintains professional growth and development per current medical practice standards
• Patient and staff friendly with excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in use of telephone system, computer, and basic office equipment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to deliver medical services and use equipment.
• Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissues, contagious diseases and/or other potentially hazardous materials
• Fine motor coordination sufficient to perform manipulative skills
• Moderate physical exertion including frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching and carrying moderately heavy loads (up to 25 lbs.)