What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Medicine position at Caring Health Center, Inc.?
Internal Medicine Job Category: Healthcare Provider Requisition Number:
INTER001062 Full-Time On-site Springfield, MA 01103, USA Some of the
most rewarding primary care work you will ever do is waiting for you at
Caring Health Center. Caring Health Center is seeking an Internal
Medicine Physician (or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics) who believes that
exceptional medicine and equitable access go hand in hand. As part of
our FQHC team, you\'ll deliver whole-person primary care to adult
patients in a community that depends on us every day. We offer a
comprehensive outpatient-only role, a collaborative team culture, and
access to federal loan repayment programs. Minimum Requirements: 1.
Maintenance of unrestricted Massachusetts medical license. 2. Completion
of the M.D. degree. 3. Completion of three years post-graduate residency
training in an accredited Internal Medicine/Family Medicine residency
program. 4. Board eligibility in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine. 5.
Maintenance of current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substances
registrations. 6. Demonstrated ability to provide quality care in a
high-volume, multicultural Health Center setting. 7. Qualification for
unrestricted admitting privileges at Baystate Medical Center and Mercy
Medical Center, and maintenance of such privileges during job tenure. 8.
Qualification as a provider for major insurers. Desirable: 1. Board
Certification in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine 2. Fluency in
Spanish, Russian, or Vietnamese 3. Special expertise in provision of
health care to underserved, culturally diverse populations Principle
Responsibilities and Duties: 1. Provide direct patient care services
within area of expertise. Assesses, plans, documents, and evaluates
patient needs and treatments. Ensures appropriate follow-up. 2.
Maintains a practice that is culturally and linguistically sensitive,
using interpreters and other assistance as appropriate. 3. 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. 4. Refers patients, as appropriate, to specialists and other
practitioners and facilities. 5. Reviews patient charts and ensures that
appropriate treatment plans are developed and followed. 6.
Collaboratively works with other caregivers regarding patient education
and rehabilitation including promotion of mental and physical health. 7.
Serve rotation for on-call schedules. 8. Cooperates with efforts of the
CHC administration to monitor and improve the quality of patient care
provided. Communications/ Interpersonal Skills: 1. Demonstrates
sensitivity and responds appropriately to verbal and non-verbal
communications of patients, families and co-workers. 2. 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. 3. Utilizes tact, courtesy, patience, and discretion in dealing
with others. Problem Resolution: 1. Consistently utilizes good judgment
in the resolution of problems, clinical and non-clinical. 2. Posses the
ability to act independently and is willing to make decisions utilizing
good judgment. 3. Has the ability to visualize and anticipate new
problems and to be part of the problem solving process. Career
Development: 1. Attends and actively participates in scheduled staff
meetings. 2. Participates in professional staff teaching, both formal
and informal as required. 3. Maintains clinical competence through
on-going medical education and training. 4. Maintains admitting
privileges at local hospitals (Baystate, Mercy). Working Conditions: 1.
On-call coverage is generally required; frequency depends upon need. 2.
There is potential exposure to patient blood and body fluids. 3. This
position requires the ability to use a computer workstation. Salary
ranges from \$240,000 - \$290,000
INTER001062 Full-Time On-site Springfield, MA 01103, USA Some of the
most rewarding primary care work you will ever do is waiting for you at
Caring Health Center. Caring Health Center is seeking an Internal
Medicine Physician (or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics) who believes that
exceptional medicine and equitable access go hand in hand. As part of
our FQHC team, you\'ll deliver whole-person primary care to adult
patients in a community that depends on us every day. We offer a
comprehensive outpatient-only role, a collaborative team culture, and
access to federal loan repayment programs. Minimum Requirements: 1.
Maintenance of unrestricted Massachusetts medical license. 2. Completion
of the M.D. degree. 3. Completion of three years post-graduate residency
training in an accredited Internal Medicine/Family Medicine residency
program. 4. Board eligibility in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine. 5.
Maintenance of current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substances
registrations. 6. Demonstrated ability to provide quality care in a
high-volume, multicultural Health Center setting. 7. Qualification for
unrestricted admitting privileges at Baystate Medical Center and Mercy
Medical Center, and maintenance of such privileges during job tenure. 8.
Qualification as a provider for major insurers. Desirable: 1. Board
Certification in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine 2. Fluency in
Spanish, Russian, or Vietnamese 3. Special expertise in provision of
health care to underserved, culturally diverse populations Principle
Responsibilities and Duties: 1. Provide direct patient care services
within area of expertise. Assesses, plans, documents, and evaluates
patient needs and treatments. Ensures appropriate follow-up. 2.
Maintains a practice that is culturally and linguistically sensitive,
using interpreters and other assistance as appropriate. 3. 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. 4. Refers patients, as appropriate, to specialists and other
practitioners and facilities. 5. Reviews patient charts and ensures that
appropriate treatment plans are developed and followed. 6.
Collaboratively works with other caregivers regarding patient education
and rehabilitation including promotion of mental and physical health. 7.
Serve rotation for on-call schedules. 8. Cooperates with efforts of the
CHC administration to monitor and improve the quality of patient care
provided. Communications/ Interpersonal Skills: 1. Demonstrates
sensitivity and responds appropriately to verbal and non-verbal
communications of patients, families and co-workers. 2. 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. 3. Utilizes tact, courtesy, patience, and discretion in dealing
with others. Problem Resolution: 1. Consistently utilizes good judgment
in the resolution of problems, clinical and non-clinical. 2. Posses the
ability to act independently and is willing to make decisions utilizing
good judgment. 3. Has the ability to visualize and anticipate new
problems and to be part of the problem solving process. Career
Development: 1. Attends and actively participates in scheduled staff
meetings. 2. Participates in professional staff teaching, both formal
and informal as required. 3. Maintains clinical competence through
on-going medical education and training. 4. Maintains admitting
privileges at local hospitals (Baystate, Mercy). Working Conditions: 1.
On-call coverage is generally required; frequency depends upon need. 2.
There is potential exposure to patient blood and body fluids. 3. This
position requires the ability to use a computer workstation. Salary
ranges from \$240,000 - \$290,000
Salary : $240,000