What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Family Practice position at Comprehensive Community Action?
Description
CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services.
JOB SUMMARY:
Comprehensive Community Action, Family Health Services a Joint Commission Accredited, NCQA III; Federally Qualified Community Health Center is seeking a full time Physician (MD/DO) at a growing, multi-service, multi-site Family Medicine Practice. The Patient Centered Medical Home practice has integrated oral and behavioral health care along with many families centered case management programs. Providers are assigned to a team consisting of a nurse, medical assistant, social worker and patient navigator and nurse care manager – the patient centered medical home approach to care supports the patient through all aspects of their care. The practice uses NextGen electronic health record system which is integrated throughout all disciplines. Opportunities are available for special population interests. The practice will sponsor J1Visa applications with multi-year contract.
Experience in and desire to work with underserved communities increasing access to preventive and primary healthcare. The Health Center has four locations and offers a comprehensive approach to the management of healthcare and individual/community social needs.
Candidates must be licensed in Rhode Island (or eligible), Board Certified in Family Medicine and community oriented. Duties and skills include a strong clinical background in Family Medicine, supervision and oversight of mid-level practitioners, strong communication skills and a strong commitment to community practice.
WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS:
- This is a full time 40 hour per week position, including some evening hours.
- Due to the nature of the job, this individual must be flexible with their schedule to accommodate the client population.
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS NP:
- ANA FNP Certification
- RN & NPP Licensure (Rhode Island)
- Documented ongoing CEU to update skills/therapies
- Current ACLS certification
- Provide/maintain all required immunizations and/or vaccinations
- Complete all required background checks
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS PA:
- Physician Assistant License (Rhode Island)
- DEA
- Documented ongoing CEU to update skills/therapies
- Current ACLS certification
- Complete all required background checks
- Provide/maintain all required immunization and/or vaccinations
Our Benefits
Full-time Providers receive 4 weeks of vacation annually. Any unused vacation is paid out annually.
All eligible employees will receive 3 personal days per year.
All eligible employees will receive 10 sick days per year accrued each payroll proportionate to the number of hours worked per week. Sick time may be carried over from one calendar year to the next, but the maximum accumulation sick time allowed is 60 days of sick time. Sick time is accrued on a biweekly basis and can be used as earned.
When holidays fall or are celebrated on a regular workday, eligible employees who generally work on the following holidays will be granted a paid day at the employee’s regular straight-time rate.
Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance discounted to providers, free 20,000 life insurance, long term disability plan, 403(b) matching, childcare discount,
CCAP strives to cultivate and sustain a workforce devoted to providing compassionate and respectful care to all patients and clients. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, terminations, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
CCAP providers are covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act of 1992 and 1995. Covered providers have statutory immunity from “individual” malpractice liability while acting within scope of employment. Providers feel less threatened by the malpractice climate while working for CCAP because if a patient sues a CCAP doctor, they are instead suing the federal government.