Physician - Family Practice

UNION COMMUNITY CARE•North Lebanon Township, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician examines and treats patients and fulfills the obligations established by their professional association, typically the ABFP. As part of a care team, the Physician provides patient-centered, culturally sensitive, evidence-based primary care to Union Community Care patients, consistent with their training, experience, certification, insurance, licensure, Union’s practice guidelines, and its mission. The Physician examines patients, takes appropriate histories, performs physical examinations and appropriate procedures, orders laboratory and X-ray testing, develops and documents care plans, and provides timely care. The role includes prescribing or dispensing medication within the authority granted by the Pennsylvania State Board; referring patients to specialists or other services when needed; counseling and educating patients about physical or mental health, or delegating that education to an appropriate care-team member; staying current with clinical guidelines and best practices; and completing patient, billing, and funding-related forms promptly. Other work-related duties may be assigned. Participation in mandatory all-staff meetings, team meetings, and trainings is required. The position is based at the Church Street location in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Full time; no travel.

Requirements

Licensed M.D. or D.O. in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Board certification or eligibility in the specialty.
English proficiency.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a care team to provide patient-centered, culturally sensitive care using evidence-based medicine.
Provide primary medical care in accordance with training, experience, certification, insurance, licensure, Union guidelines, and its mission.
Refer patients to medical specialists or other services when necessary.
Prescribe and/or dispense medication within the prescriptive authority granted by the Pennsylvania State Board.
Examine patients and formulate treatment plans, including appropriate histories, physical examinations, procedures, laboratory and X-ray testing, and referrals.
Document plans of care fully and execute care in a timely manner.
Counsel and educate patients regarding their physical or mental health, or delegate education to an appropriate care-team member.
Stay current with changes in clinical guidelines and best practices.
Complete forms promptly concerning patients’ health conditions, billing, third-party payers, and other funding sources.
Participate in mandatory all-staff meetings, team meetings, and trainings.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.