GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Provides comprehensive primary care services under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: NONE

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Systemically assesses patients’ health status, arrives at appropriate diagnosis9es), and implements care plan for effective clinical outcomes
• Considers thorough range of treatment/preventive options and arrives at a recommended course of action that is age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable
• Appropriately manages patient care and health status following initiation of treatment/preventive plan, and monitors and adjusts as warranted
• Communicates effectively with patients and family so that they understand their diagnosis, treatment/preventive plan, and need for follow-up care
• Educates and encourages patients to become activate participants in their own healthcare-related behavior and provides patient education materials for use in encouraging wellness
• Seeks consultation and advises by providing adequate information to consulting physicians. Communicates requests effectively, or responds to such requests from the referral source in courteous, professional, and timely manner
• Documents according to established guideline to facilitate ongoing quality of care in a timely manner
• Performs the appropriate medical procedures within the scope of JCHCC as defined by the Practice’s credentialing and privileging processes
• Delegates direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel
• Responds appropriately to emergent situations
• Maintains and improve skill level through participation in continuing medical education
• Activity participates in clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Reviews and follows up on complaints and concerns about medical care
• Takes action to ensure continuity of care for patients

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of developmental stages and age-appropriate outcomes and interventions
• Knowledge of cultural differences and culturally appropriate outcomes and interventions
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Has delegation skills
• Understands and complies with Infection Control principles and practices
• Knowledge of emergency and other relevant policies and procedures
• Knowledge of electronic health records
• Knowledge of quality improvement techniques

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine with a degree of Doctor in Medicine or Osteopathy
• Several years’ experience of clinical practice after residence
• Possession of or eligibility for a license to practice medicine in the State of Louisiana
• Apply to become credentialed in appropriate clinic insurance program(s)