What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician - Clinical & Residency Faculty Role - Valparaiso, Indiana position at Commonwealth Medical Services?
Position Overview
We are seeking a Family Medicine Physician to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care and serve as faculty in a Physician Residency Program. This role combines clinical responsibilities with teaching, mentorship, and program development to support the next generation of physicians.
Physician Responsibilities- Develop and implement effective patient care plans, including diagnostics, treatments, consultations, and referrals
- Manage continuity of care through proper scheduling, follow-ups, and tracking of chronic conditions, abnormal results, and missed appointments
- Deliver whole-person care by addressing biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors
- Coordinate referrals to specialists such as social workers, nutritionists, and mental health professionals
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation
- Perform and document routine health screenings and preventive services
- Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and preventive care
- Adhere to infection control protocols and universal precautions
- Oversee residents in the management of hospital patients
- Document daily progress notes and respond to patient-related communications
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical protocol development
- Attend required meetings, trainings, and in-service sessions
- Support residency program operations, including coordinating clinical rotations
- Mentor and counsel residents on academic and clinical performance
- Participate in program evaluations and on-site reviews
- Assist in the recruitment and selection of residency candidates
- Teach and supervise medical students and residents
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
- Completion of an accredited Family Medicine Residency Program
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
- Active or eligible for state medical licensure
- DEA certification
- Current CPR certification
- Ongoing commitment to continuing medical education
- Strong patient-centered care and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic clinical setting
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office equipment
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Participation in required training and quality improvement initiatives