Job Title: Family Med Physician                       

Location:  Chester, VA  (primarily)

Salary:  $225-$260k (Commensurate with Experience)                                        

Schedule:  36-hour patient care & 4 hour administrative

Classification: Exempt                                        

Supervised by:  Regional Medical Officer & Clinical Director  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts a program of primary medical care via examination, diagnosis & treatment of patients.
• Provides medical treatment and advice to patients as indicated.  Obtain past medical history and review pertinent medical records. Examines patients, utilizes laboratory and x-ray diagnostic tests, interpreting findings for differential diagnosis; diagnoses ailment(s) and performs necessary treatment including minor surgical procedures, carrying out such follow-up treatment as may be medically indicated.  Refers for consultation to medical, surgical or other health services patients he/she is not qualified to treat, or for confirmation of diagnosis/treatment.
• Prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients.
• Seeks advice and consultation from more senior and experienced physicians as required.
• Provides medical supervision to the assigned staff of other health professionals.  When requested, perform peer supervisory duties including peer review of medical documentation. 
• Directs, organizes, and participates in preventive health programs such as immunization, disease detection and disease prevention activities. 
• Provides health consultation to community groups in the designated area. 
• Adheres to the provisions in his/her contract.
• Leads and supports clinical staff in creating and maintaining a team-based patient-centered medical practice model.
• Assists all Health Center health professionals to function according to their professional standards of practice.
• Participates in Quality Assurance Programs. 
• Abides by the Bylaws and Principles of Practice.
• Maintains high standards of personal and professional behavior in connection with position.
• Maintains a good program of continuing professional education to keep his/her medical knowledge and professional competence at an acceptable level.
• Provides after hours, weekend and Holiday coverage in rotation with other providers. This coverage includes availability for phone consultation, or as appropriate meeting patient at site. 
• Submit and complete appropriate and timely documentation into the electronic health record.
• Complete coding and billing functions in the electronic health record in a timely fashion.
• Follow security protocols regarding the use of electronic devices utilized in patient care.
• Participate in committees deemed necessary and relevant to our mission.
• Attends work as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Clinical Director/Regional Medical Officer.

STANDARD PRECAUTIONS STATEMENT:

May come into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise standard precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. Employee will be expected to participate in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis screening annually. Employee will either receive Hepatitis B vaccine, if needed, or sign a declination statement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates competence in performing essential job functions.
• Good understanding of and interest in comprehensive health care programs.
• Sensitivity to patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Well-developed communication skills.
• Able to function well with physicians, nurses and other health care providers.
• Pleasant, positive personality.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interest in continuing professional education and professional development.
• Concern for patient confidentiality.
• Able to deal effectively with hostile or otherwise uncooperative patients.
• Able to maintain good, professional demeanor even in very difficult circumstances.
• Ability to work some after-hours or on-call coverage.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Doctor of Medicine degree from an AMA certified school of medicine or a Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an AOA approved school of osteopathy. 
• Successful completion of a residency program in a primary care discipline (family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics).
• Licensed as a physician in the State of Virginia.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Mission Ownership - Demonstrates understanding and support of the mission, vision, values, and beliefs of our organization.

Interpersonal Skills - To be a Leader who demonstrates the skills of active listening and openly accepts criticism. Productively engages and resolves interpersonal conflict. Holds others accountable and engages people positively. Demonstrates an ability to negotiate goals and strategies as a staff member working with other staff, vendors and the public. Maintain discretion and confidentiality, upholding public loyalty to fellow staff and the mission of the Health Center.

Organizational Skills - Organizes tasks in a professional, timely manner and maintains a neat and professional work area.  Takes personal ownership of all site properties and endeavors to keep them neat and professional. Keeps office/practice manager/Supervisor informed of schedule issues which create workflow issues.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervised directly by the Clinical Director and/or Regional Medical Officer. Clinical guidance provided by the CVHS's Principles of Practice, the CVHS Board of Directors and through peer review. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS/HAZARDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Virginia Community Healthcare Association

Virginia Community Healthcare Association (VCHA) is a non-profit membership organization that serves as the primary care association for Virginia’s thirty community health centers and look-alike health centers. Membership in VCHA is open to all Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alikes operating delivery sites in Virginia. VCHA supports our health centers in their mission to provide access to health care regardless of geographic location or ability to pay.

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