Family Medicine Physician/ Internal Medicine Physician

Four Rivers Community Health Center • St. Robert, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide expert, patient-centered, primary care to a diverse population for a variety of health problems in a health care home model. This role also involves serving as a collaborating physician for mid-level practitioners including nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible.
• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.
• Completion of a residency program in a primary care area such as Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or Pediatrics.
• Current DEA certificate.
• Current hospital admitting privileges and credentials (as set forth in the Employment Agreement).
• Current insurance privileges and credentials.
• Valid Missouri license.
• Current BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat diseases/disorders and make appropriate disposition.
• Prescribe, dispense, and administer medications.
• Maintain records of medical history and treatment utilizing the problem-oriented medical record.
• Refer patients for specialty care as needed.
• Provide information and education to patient and family members regarding diagnosis, treatment, prevention and safety in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Receive abnormal test results after working hours (during on-call coverage).
• Provide emergency treatment as needed.
• Initiate/continue medical regimens.
• Provide follow-up and treatment as needed.
• Contribute professional medical expertise to educational activities in the health center.
• Provide consultation to nurse practitioners/physician assistants as needed.
• Provide Medical Student/Resident education as assigned.
• Participate in collaborative treatment with other clinicians and health professionals.
• Assist in the development of in-service training and orientation activities regarding patient care.
• Contribute professional medical expertise to evaluative activities in the health center.
• Assist the Medical Director and/or management in the development of policies and procedures.
• Provide input on procedures/activities impacting services or schedule.
• Adhere to health center policy and procedures.
• Participate in quality assurance activities including periodic chart review.
• Participate in community outreach activities.
• Attend at least 66% of monthly staff conferences.
• Work flexible hours to ensure health center coverage for weekend and/or evening hours.
• Provide on-call coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level