Family Practice Physician

HAMILTON HEALTH CENTER INC•Harrisburg, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Practice Physician is responsible for delivering high-quality medical care to the patients of Hamilton Health Center (a federally qualified healthcare center, FQHC, serving the Millersburg and Newport, Pennsylvania areas). We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare and related social services to those we serve. This is a primary care opportunity, and this position will serve all age ranges from birth to geriatric. This position will contribute to the success of our healthcare practice by performing various job-related duties within your scope of practice, including the items listed below: Family Practice Physician Outpatient, primary care opportunity, rooted with a mission to serve and give back to the underserved populations of Central Pennsylvania. Not only offering primary care services, each provider will have access to social and behavioral health support services, adding to complete patient care for the whole person.

Requirements

Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in working with computers and EMR software
Strong Interpersonal Skills: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills- with patients, clients and colleagues.
Team Player: An industrious and cooperative nature to foster harmonious working relationships with clinic management, physicians, clinicians, and the public.
Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy
Board Certification through American Board Medical Specialties.
Current state medical license without restrictions.
Reliable Transportation: This position requires the ability to travel to two (2) separate locations, Millersburg and Newport facilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience treating or managing care for a culturally diverse population and prior leadership experience preferred.
Knowledge of The Joint Commission and HRSA regulations
Bilingual in Spanish, Nepali, French, or Arabic
BE/BC, new grads accepted

Responsibilities

Conduct basic gynecologic examinations for adult female patients as part of their physical exams, following HHC healthcare plans.
Perform comprehensive physical exams for our patient population and provide annual health assessments to Center registrants.
Evaluate and manage health issues, both as the primary care provider and through consultative collaboration.
Participate in healthcare support services and staff training, including assisting with medical procedures like urine collections and blood pressure determinations.
Manage acute and chronic health problems while ensuring accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the EMR system.
Assist in developing structured patient education programs tailored to the specific health needs of HHC patients, working closely with quality assurance initiatives.
Engage in quality assessment and assurance programs within the center, including active participation in case management discussions.
Contribute to our on-call coverage, adhering to schedules agreed upon by our providers and adapting to changes directed by the CMO.
Attend all administration in-service sessions, staying updated on best practices and procedures.
Be part of case management rounds as scheduled, providing valuable insights and expertise.
Actively participate in staff meetings, peer review meetings, and chart audits, driving continuous improvement.
Potentially provide supervision to Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants in alignment with Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and company standards.
Prioritize safety, environmental care, and infection control methods according to established protocols.
Safeguard patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA, company policies, OSHA rules, and quality improvement standards.