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, in compliance with laws and regulations governing the organization’s health care administration. The physician establishes and maintains a patient practice, develops health plans and diagnoses, and provides nonsurgical treatment for diseases and injuries affecting internal organ systems, primarily for adults with a wide range of related health problems. The physician works as part of a team serving patients in accordance with the organization’s mission, including indigent and charity care. The position is based primarily in patient examination rooms and an office at one of the organization’s medical facilities. The work schedule is full time, Monday through Friday during standard business hours; times may change due to business necessity. Rotational evening and weekend patient coverage is provided as required. The position is exempt and reports to the Chief Medical Officer.

Requirements

Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Ohio.
Licensed to prescribe customary narcotics and controlled substances.
Board eligible or certified by an applicable nationally recognized board.
Free of suspension, sanctions, reprimands, or discipline by any licensing board, state or local society, or managed care organization.
Free of malpractice action or allegations of malpractice involving an aggregate settlement payment to a plaintiff of more than $100,000.
Able to participate as a physician in federal care programs, including 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 in conjunction with other employees and business associates.
Ability to maintain an established work schedule and support dependable, accurate work and a consistent work environment.

Responsibilities

Provide medical services to patients in acute care and clinical office settings.
Complete patient histories and physical examinations.
Document patient care according to policy.
Formulate and direct patient plans of care.
Refer patients to other providers as needed.
Prescribe medications in accordance with Ohio law and administrative rules.
Direct patient education related to health, maintenance, and emotional and physical needs.
Provide evening and weekend patient coverage on a rotational basis as required.
Participate in the Performance Improvement Program.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and provide direct service and case management.
Establish and maintain professional working relationships with health care team members and other employees and business associates.
Keep current with health care administration trends and best practices through professional development and educational workshops.
Provide culturally sensitive professional care to patients registered at the centers.
Follow Medicaid and Medicare coding requirements.
Comply with organizational policies and procedures, including privacy, security, compliance, hazardous materials, health, and safety requirements.
Report suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or practices through the designated channels.
Perform other duties as assigned.