Physician, Family Medicine (Part-time)

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation•Camden, AL

About The Position

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is a community health center providing medical, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved communities in several Alabama counties. It is a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home and Joint Commission accredited organization, with a commitment to integrating behavioral health and primary care and providing high-quality care. This is a fast-paced, part-time physician position located in Wilcox County. The physician treats a diverse patient population, conducts examinations, orders and interprets tests, diagnoses conditions, provides treatment, performs minor surgery, makes referrals, educates patients, and documents care. The physician also takes call locally and shares phone call coverage with other Cahaba Medical Care providers. As a teaching institution, Cahaba Medical Care expects licensed providers to host learners periodically. The physician may precept medical students and residents as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer, sign off on notes from residents and mid-level providers precepted during assigned half days, and serve as a resource to mid-level providers.

Requirements

Ability to secure credentialing through identified agencies, including hospitals, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Board certification in the field of residency training.
Certification through the Drug Enforcement Agency.
Valid licensure in Alabama.
Maintain board certification and a license in good standing with the state.
Meet necessary privileging requirements, including peer review, background checks, random drug tests, and attestation by the physician and CMO that the physician is fit to perform the duties.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with the target population is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Treat patients across genders, ages, ethnicities, and insurance statuses, including insured and uninsured patients.
Interview and examine patients to determine health history and general physical condition; perform physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.
Order or perform tests, analyses, and diagnostic imaging to provide information about patients' conditions.
Analyze reports and findings from laboratory work and imaging ordered by providers.
Diagnose conditions as appropriate.
Prescribe or recommend drugs and other treatments, including physical therapy, inhalation therapy, and related therapeutic procedures.
Order vaccinations as appropriate.
Perform minor surgery.
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for specialized treatment.
Educate patients on health topics during patient encounters as appropriate.
Provide accurate and timely documentation of all patient encounters, including phone encounters.
Complete Electronic Superbills daily with accurate ICD-9 and CPT codes.
Report births, deaths, and outbreaks of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
Participate in provider staff meetings to develop problem-solving techniques and team-building skills.
Participate in peer reviews.
Represent Cahaba Medical Care Foundation at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs.
Take call at a local facility and share phone call coverage with other Cahaba Medical Care providers.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
Perform clinical and other organizational services as directed by the Medical Director.
Precept medical students and residents as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.
Serve as a resource to mid-level providers in the clinic.
Sign off on notes of residents and mid-level providers precepted during assigned half days.
Participate in required quality improvement projects, including PQRS, MU, and METRIC.