Family Medicine Physician
Location:,
Category:
  • Family Medicine
Salary:
  1. Commitment to mission of Unicare Community Health Center with clinic involvement and engaging in healthcare community events.
  2. Reviews patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization status.
  3. Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history.
  4. Examines patients for symptoms or physical information.
  5. Orders or executes various tests (e.g., X-rays, electrocardiograms and blood work), analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition and interpret test results.
  6. Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.
  7. Administers or prescribes treatments or medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
  8. Determines and prescribes medication, dosage and schedule given the patient’s condition and allergies.
  9. Discusses any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patient.
  10. Prescribes vaccinations to immunize patient from communicable diseases based on evidence-based standards.
  11. Promotes health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
  12. Provides prenatal care to pregnant women. Provides postnatal care to mothers and infants.
  13. Performs surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency.
  14. Refers patients to medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patient’s well-being.
  15. Documents the patient’s visit including HPI/ROS/medical history/surgical history, physical exam, diagnoses and plan of action within the patient’s electronic health record.
  16. Follows up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.
  17. Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.
  18. Administer Family Planning services in compliance with title X Rules and Regulations/Protocols.
  19. Reviews and audits health charts of patients who receive Family Planning services.
  20. Attends annual Family Planning seminars, if instructed by the CMO.
  21. Provider goals: sees up of twenty-five patients per day subject to clinic goals
  22. Exercise professional judgment regarding consultation with the Chief Medical Officer concerning appropriate treatment.
  23. Provide general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living and health maintenance.
  24. Take charge of "code" situations, initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and advanced cardiac life support as appropriate.
  25. Supervise mid-level providers.
  26. Prescreen cases requiring review by the Chief Medical Officer.
  27. Participate in quarterly staff meetings, planning meetings and other meetings as needed.
  28. Provider may be used in a variety of locations depending upon the need of the organization. Occasional evening and Saturday shifts. Available to travel to clinics upon short notice upon urgent situations to serve our patients.
  29. May be asked to provide training to resident physicians and/or nursing/physician extender students.
  30. Manages patient care electronically in the EHR & maintains patient files current.