Position General Summary:

This position is an Essential position at the facility to ensure efficient operations and patient care. Employees hired into an Essential position are expected to report to work for their scheduled shifts regardless of the environmental weather and road conditions that may exist.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

The Physician is responsible for planning and directing the delivery of primary health care in the clinic setting. The incumbent will provide primary care and health education for the age-specific populations including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics and model appropriate behavior as exemplified in the HCCH mission. In addition, the Physician will:

• Meet regularly with any Medical Incumbents assigned to him/her for consultation, supervision, and collaboration.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients according to approved protocol and acceptable standards of practice.
• Perform necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to approved protocols.
• Perform other job functions as requested.

Facility General Responsibilities:

• Attend facility new hire orientation as scheduled by HR
• Complete Department Orientation Initial Competency within 7 days of hire date
• Complete Department Initial Skills Competency within 90 days of hire date
• Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures
• Respect cultural and religious practices of patients from all backgrounds
• Follow HIPAA regulations at all times
• Be punctual and dependent for assigned shifts
• Dress within the dress code requirements of the facility
• Identifies all patients using at least two identifiers verbally (name and DOB), and by checking ID bracelet
• Follows Hospital Wide and Department Specific policies and procedures
• Must interact with fellow physicians, guests, staff, and patients pleasantly, cooperatively, and effectively

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to navigate EMR
• Sound understanding of physician practice and nationally accepted standards of patient care
• Critical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Good Communication skills with ability to communicate appropriately with all age groups
• Ability to perform under stress and cope with difficult situations
• Good time management and organizational skills to complete patient care and documentation

Position Requirements: Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Certifications;

• Graduate of a medical school. Must have successfully passed a national certification exam, be licensed, and provide proof of continuing education.
• One or two years of medical clinic setting experience preferred.
• Current Physician licensure in the State of Tennessee.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.

Working Conditions:

The Physician may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases, may be in contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. The Physician must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations, may occasionally be subject to irregular hours, and may be required to wear protective equipment as necessary.

Statement of Non-Inclusivity:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, and qualifications which may be required of or given to any employee assigned to the position. The skills, duties, requirements, and responsibilities outlined in this job description may be changed or added to when deemed appropriate and necessary by the company or the person who is designated to be managerially responsible for this position. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind. Employment with the company is an at-will relationship.