Description

SUMMARY:

As a Staff Physician he/she will examine and treat common acute illnesses, injuries, accidents and other injuries/illnesses; performs most medical services routinely handled within the scope of the physician’s practice and which the Staff Physician is competent to perform; and performs selected laboratory testing, refers to specialists as needed, writes prescriptions and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise protocols and available equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required:

1. Doctorate in Medicine or Doctorate in Osteopathy.
2. Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university.
3. Board Certification in Primary Care Speciality.
4. Unrestricted license to practice medicine or ability to be lisenced.

Preferred:

1. Previous ambulatory clinical experience above and beyond residency.
2. Prior experience with Patient Centered Medical Home model of care delivery.
3. Working knowledge of spoken Spanish.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents, such as policies and procedures, benefits information, benefit surveys, board minutes, routine mail, simple contracts, and procedure manuals. Ability to compose routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with employees, visitors and management. Ability to read and interpret documents that may be complex relating to medical and legal matters.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to apply common sense to daily situations that arise. Ability to make decision and execute timely in order to produce a positive outcome.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to organize and prioritize work with minimum supervision.
2. Ability to perform most essential job duties independently and exercise good judgment.
3. Flexible, detail-oriented, and multi-task effectively.
4. Safety & Privacy conscious.
5.  Follow rules, and guidance when directed from supervisor.
6. Respect the diverse values, beliefs, and cultures present in individuals, and groups served.
7. Timely and dependable.
8. Ability to work under pressure with the capacity for reflection.
9. Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite.
10. Proficient prior use of an Electronic Medical Record system.
11. Proficient use of computers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally life and/or move up to 30 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to ascend and descend one flight of stairs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is often low. However, there are many times when there is a high ambient background noise of phones and multiple conversations. Must be able to screen out the background noise to concentrate on the work at hand.