Family Practice Physician (NHSC student loan repayment eligible)

HEART OF OHIO FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS•Columbus, OH

5d•$200,000 - $250,047•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Practice Physician provides medical services to Community Health Services patients in acute care and clinical office settings. The physician establishes and maintains a patient practice, develops health plans based on diagnoses, and provides nonsurgical treatment for diseases and injuries affecting internal organ systems, primarily for adults. The position supports the organization’s compliance with laws and regulations related to health care administration and provides care in accordance with its mission, including care for indigent and charity-care patients. The physician works as part of a multidisciplinary care team, provides direct service and case management, and collaborates with other team members. The role is based primarily in patient examination rooms and an office at Heart of Ohio Family Health facilities in Columbus, Ohio. The schedule is full time, Monday through Friday during standard business hours; times may change due to business needs. Evening and weekend patient coverage is provided on a rotational basis when required. The role reports to the Chief Medical Officer and does not supervise other staff. The position is eligible for up to $75,000 in student loan forgiveness after four years through the NHSC program. Compensation is listed as $200,000 to $250,047.

Requirements

Licensed to practice medicine in Ohio.
Licensed to prescribe customary narcotics and controlled substances.
Board eligible or certified by an applicable nationally recognized board.
Free of suspensions, sanctions, reprimands, or discipline by a licensing board, state or local society, or managed care organization.
Free of malpractice action or allegations resulting in aggregate settlement payments to a plaintiff exceeding $100,000.
Able to participate as a physician in federal care programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.
Knowledge of medical care laws and regulations and standard care guidelines.
Ability to communicate professionally, orally and in writing.
Ability to work with other employees and business associates.
Ability to maintain an established work schedule and ensure dependability, accuracy, work quality, and a harmonious and consistent work environment.

Responsibilities

Provide medical services to patients in acute care and clinical office settings.
Establish and maintain a patient practice; develop health plans based on diagnoses and provide nonsurgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems.
Work as an integral part of the care team in accordance with the organization’s mission, including its indigent and charity-care services.
Maintain strict patient confidentiality and comply with organizational privacy, security, compliance, personnel, medical, health, and safety policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations.
Complete patient histories and physical examinations.
Document patient care according to policy.
Formulate and direct patient plans of care and refer patients to other providers as needed.
Prescribe medications in accordance with Ohio law and regulations.
Direct patient education concerning health education, maintenance, and emotional and physical needs.
Provide evening and weekend patient coverage on a rotational basis as required and coordinated by the Chief Medical Officer.
Participate in the Performance Improvement Program.
Communicate effectively in writing and orally, and maintain professional working relationships with other members of the health care team.
Assist other team members and perform other duties as assigned.
Provide direct service and case management, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members in patient care.
Participate in professional development activities and attend educational workshops to remain current with health care administration trends and best practices.
Perform duties in accordance with community, professional, and legal standards, providing culturally sensitive professional care to patients registered at the centers.
Follow Medicaid and Medicare coding requirements.
Report suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or practices through the listed organizational channels.