Family Physician (Manhattan)

Care For the Homeless•Manhattan, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing care and treatment to the center’s patients. This employee will work as part of the PCMH team with the following essential duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

Current license as a physician in New York State
DEA
Commitment to serving the underprivileged
Meets all the requirements for appointment/reappointment as a member of the medical staff
Deliver patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

We are a member of the National Health Service Corps: NHSC.hrsa.gov. Licensed primary care clinicians in eligible disciplines can receive loan repayment assistance through the NHSC Loan Repayment Program (NHSC LRP). In exchange for loan repayment, you must serve at least two years of service at an NHSC-approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA).

Responsibilities

Participates as a member of committees, including peer review, as requested by the CMO
Performs history and physical assessments as indicated by his/her specialty area
Provides services in accordance with generally acceptable standards of medical practice
Develops a plan of treatment/care for the patient that also includes education and follow-up visits
Makes appropriate professional referrals, as indicated by the needs of the patient
Communicates with other health care providers related to diagnosis, treatment and plan for the patient; professional communication is documented in the medical record
Maintains current and complete documentation in the medical record that reflects the care and services provided to the patient
Chart completion is consistent with CFH P/P
Adheres to the center’s established policies and procedures
Participates as a member of the medical staff and adheres to the medical staff bylaws
Provides supervision and consultation to staff nurse practitioners/physician assistants as requested by the CMO
Participates in the on-call and emergency coverage schedule, as directed by the CMO
Participates in all managed care plans as requested by CFH
Represents CFH positively in all professional and patient interactions
Oversees care coordination with medical case management and health education as part of the PCMH team.