Family Practice Physician

HEART OF OHIO FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS•Columbus, OH

1d•$200,000 - $250,047

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 of diseases and injuries involving internal organ systems. Care is provided mainly to adults with a wide range of internal-organ-related problems. The role supports the organization’s healthcare administration in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and advances its mission to provide care to indigent and charity-care patients. The physician works as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing direct service, case management, and collaboration. The position is based primarily in patient examination rooms and an office at Heart of Ohio Family Health facilities. The work 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 as required. The position reports to the Chief Medical Officer and has no supervisory responsibilities.

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 actions or allegations involving an aggregate settlement payment to a plaintiff exceeding $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 ensure dependability, accuracy, work quality, and a harmonious, consistent work environment.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including mobility; occasional bending and reaching; lifting and carrying a normal stack of documents or files; pushing or pulling in a normal office environment; accurate and quick use of a keyboard, calculator, and other office equipment; and hearing, vision, and speaking sufficient to perform duties in a normal setting.

Responsibilities

Provide acute care and clinical office medical services to patients.
Establish and maintain a patient practice and develop health plans based on diagnoses.
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 laws and regulations.
Direct patient education regarding health education, maintenance, and emotional and physical needs.
Provide evening and weekend patient coverage on a rotational basis as required.
Participate in the Performance Improvement Program.
Provide direct service and case management, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members in providing healthcare.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with organizational privacy, security, compliance, personnel, medical, health, safety, and other policies and procedures.
Comply with applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA requirements, and report suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or practices through the designated channels.
Maintain professional working relationships and communicate effectively with patients, employees, and other members of the healthcare team.
Participate in professional development activities and attend educational workshops to remain current with healthcare trends and best practices.
Provide culturally sensitive professional care to patients registered to be seen at the centers.
Adhere to Medicaid and Medicare coding requirements and community, professional, and legal standards.
Assist other team members and perform other duties as assigned.