Physician - Family (51260)

HealthLinc•Michigan City, IN

102d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Physician, you will be responsible for coordination of proactive care for patients with chronic conditions as well as identifying wellness and/or preventative service for clinical patients. In addition to clinical time, this position will also serve as faculty to our Physician Residency Program.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved medical school
Completed Residency Program
Board certification
DEA certification
CPR certification
Indiana State Medical License
Continuing medical education
Strong customer service skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proven ability to work well in a team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to remain flexible and adaptable
Transportation and valid driver’s license
Operate a multi-line phone system and other office equipment including printers, fax machines, etc.
Basic software skills (Microsoft Office, EHR, online sources, etc.)

Responsibilities

Utilizes appropriate and effective patient care plans which includes adequate diagnostic procedures, therapies, use of consultation and referrals, and outcomes.
Manages patients to assure continuity of care which includes adequate scheduling and tracking of return visits, completion of treatment plans, and follow-up of chronic problems, abnormal tests, and “no show” appointments.
Provides whole-person care which includes appropriate referrals to the social worker, nutritionist, and mental health professionals. integration of biologic, social, psychological and environmental issues.
Maintains adequate, concise, and legible documentation of patient care.
Provides and documents appropriate periodic health examinations. (i.e. preschool vision exams, serum cholesterol, pap smears, etc.)
Educates patients about their diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, medications, preventive care, etc.
Utilizes appropriate infection control measures, including universal precautions.
Oversees residents in the management of hospital patients.
Writes daily progress notes in hospital charts.
Takes phone calls about hospital patients.
Assists in the development and maintenance of HealthLinc practice guidelines (protocols) as assigned.
Participates in Total Quality Management (TQM) activities.
Attends meetings and hospital section meeting as scheduled.
Attends required in-service meetings.
Teaches students and residents as assigned.
Assists in arranging rotations necessary to meet the program goal and objectives.
Counsels’ residents in academic matters.
Participates in the on-site program reviews.
Participates in the recruitment and selection of new candidates.
All HealthLinc staff is committed to engage in quality improvement initiatives that align with and support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
Performs other duties as assigned.