What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Med Practitioner position at Caring Health Center, Inc.?
Family Med Practitioner Job Category: Healthcare Provider Requisition
Number: FAMIL001116 Full-Time Springfield, MA 01103, USA The Family
Medicine Practitioner Functions Independently To Provide Primary Medical
services and ambulatory care to patients across all ages of Caring
Health Center (CHC). In addition, the practitioner participates actively
in the development and execution of the general adult and geriatric
program at the Health Center, medical programs in the community, and
such quality assurance, research, and administrative tasks as are deemed
relevant by the Chief Medical Officer to patient care at the Health
Center. The Family Practitioner will also participate in the general
activities and obligations of all health care providers at CHC. Minimum
Requirements: Maintenance of unrestricted Massachusetts medical license.
Completion of the M.D. degree. Completion of three years post-graduate
residency training in an accredited Family Medicine residency program.
Board eligibility in Family Medicine. Maintenance of current DEA and
Massachusetts Controlled Substances registrations. Demonstrated ability
to provide quality care in a high-volume, multicultural Health Center
setting. Qualification for unrestricted admitting privileges at Baystate
Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center, and maintenance of such
privileges during job tenure. Qualification as a provider for major
insurers. Desirable: Board Certification in Family Medicine Fluency in
Spanish, Russian, or Vietnamese Special expertise in provision of health
care to underserved, culturally diverse populations Principle
Responsibilities and Duties: Provide direct patient care services within
area of expertise. Assesses, plans, documents, and evaluates patient
needs and treatments. Ensures appropriate follow-up. Maintains a
practice that is culturally and linguistically sensitive, using
interpreters and other assistance as appropriate. Designs a plan of care
based on assessment of physical, emotional, and social needs, and in
collaboration with the patient and if appropriate, the family. Refers
patients, as appropriate, to specialists and other practitioners and
facilities. Reviews patient charts and ensures that appropriate
treatment plans are developed and followed. Collaboratively works with
other caregivers regarding patient education and rehabilitation
including promotion of mental and physical health. Serve rotation for
on-call schedules. Cooperates with efforts of the CHC administration to
monitor and improve the quality of patient care provided.
Communications/ Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates sensitivity and
responds appropriately to verbal and non-verbal communications of
patients, families and co-workers. Maintains patient?s right to privacy,
assuring dignity in the provision of care; is discreet in all
communications, written or oral, about the patient?s care. Utilizes
tact, courtesy, patience, and discretion in dealing with others. Problem
Resolution: Consistently utilizes good judgment in the resolution of
problems, clinical and non-clinical. Posses the ability to act
independently and is willing to make decisions utilizing good judgment.
Has the ability to visualize and anticipate new problems and to be part
of the problem-solving process. Career Development: Attends and actively
participates in scheduled staff meetings. Participates in professional
staff teaching, both formal and informal as required. Maintains clinical
competence through on-going medical education and training. Maintains
associate privileges at local hospitals (Baystate, Mercy).
Qualifications Education Required Doctorate Or Better. Licenses &
Certifications Required Physician
Number: FAMIL001116 Full-Time Springfield, MA 01103, USA The Family
Medicine Practitioner Functions Independently To Provide Primary Medical
services and ambulatory care to patients across all ages of Caring
Health Center (CHC). In addition, the practitioner participates actively
in the development and execution of the general adult and geriatric
program at the Health Center, medical programs in the community, and
such quality assurance, research, and administrative tasks as are deemed
relevant by the Chief Medical Officer to patient care at the Health
Center. The Family Practitioner will also participate in the general
activities and obligations of all health care providers at CHC. Minimum
Requirements: Maintenance of unrestricted Massachusetts medical license.
Completion of the M.D. degree. Completion of three years post-graduate
residency training in an accredited Family Medicine residency program.
Board eligibility in Family Medicine. Maintenance of current DEA and
Massachusetts Controlled Substances registrations. Demonstrated ability
to provide quality care in a high-volume, multicultural Health Center
setting. Qualification for unrestricted admitting privileges at Baystate
Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center, and maintenance of such
privileges during job tenure. Qualification as a provider for major
insurers. Desirable: Board Certification in Family Medicine Fluency in
Spanish, Russian, or Vietnamese Special expertise in provision of health
care to underserved, culturally diverse populations Principle
Responsibilities and Duties: Provide direct patient care services within
area of expertise. Assesses, plans, documents, and evaluates patient
needs and treatments. Ensures appropriate follow-up. Maintains a
practice that is culturally and linguistically sensitive, using
interpreters and other assistance as appropriate. Designs a plan of care
based on assessment of physical, emotional, and social needs, and in
collaboration with the patient and if appropriate, the family. Refers
patients, as appropriate, to specialists and other practitioners and
facilities. Reviews patient charts and ensures that appropriate
treatment plans are developed and followed. Collaboratively works with
other caregivers regarding patient education and rehabilitation
including promotion of mental and physical health. Serve rotation for
on-call schedules. Cooperates with efforts of the CHC administration to
monitor and improve the quality of patient care provided.
Communications/ Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates sensitivity and
responds appropriately to verbal and non-verbal communications of
patients, families and co-workers. Maintains patient?s right to privacy,
assuring dignity in the provision of care; is discreet in all
communications, written or oral, about the patient?s care. Utilizes
tact, courtesy, patience, and discretion in dealing with others. Problem
Resolution: Consistently utilizes good judgment in the resolution of
problems, clinical and non-clinical. Posses the ability to act
independently and is willing to make decisions utilizing good judgment.
Has the ability to visualize and anticipate new problems and to be part
of the problem-solving process. Career Development: Attends and actively
participates in scheduled staff meetings. Participates in professional
staff teaching, both formal and informal as required. Maintains clinical
competence through on-going medical education and training. Maintains
associate privileges at local hospitals (Baystate, Mercy).
Qualifications Education Required Doctorate Or Better. Licenses &
Certifications Required Physician