Physician MD/DO - Axess Medical, Geauga - Full-Time
About The Position
Under the direction of the Medical Director, provides professional medical services in the community health center. AxessPointe Community Health Center (API) provides primary medical, dental and behavioral health services in a holistic manner within the Summit County area. The role involves performing physical examinations, interpreting findings, implementing treatment plans, preparing case histories, providing comprehensive health maintenance, directing ambulatory care services, promoting patient-centered care, and participating in procedures according to training. The position also involves determining the need for consultations, collaborating with Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants, and instructing other healthcare providers and non-medical personnel. There is a possibility of teaching family practice residents and medical students. Duties may be performed at any AxessPointe location depending on patient care needs.
Requirements
- Graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Medical Association with a Doctor of Medicine degree or DO.
- Successful completion of an approved program of residency training in family practice.
- License to practice medicine in the State of Ohio.
- Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine.
- Current DEA Registration.
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of primary care medicine.
- Knowledge of the state-federal laws pertaining to medicine and to DHHS-HRSA regulations of community health centers.
- Ability to work independently and make appropriate clinical decisions reflecting professional confidence and integrity.
- Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families; must be culturally sensitive.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients and the general public.
- Commitment to API mission, vision, and values.
- Computer efficiency and understanding of Electronic Health Records (EHR).
- Compliance with API's written standards, including its Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Performs physical examinations of new and existing patients and determines x-ray examinations and clinical laboratory tests required.
- Interprets examination findings and test results and implements treatment plans.
- Prepares and reviews case histories and obtains data through interviews.
- Provides continuing, comprehensive health maintenance and medical care to the entire family unit, to include preventive medicine, behavioral sciences, and community health.
- Directs ambulatory care services; participates in established after-hours call group.
- Promote patient-centered care through a team approach with emphasis on quality and safety.
- Participates in surgical, obstetrical, gynecological, and critical care procedures according to training and demonstrated ability.
- Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
- Collaborates with Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants.
- Instructs other health care providers and non-medical personnel in a variety of health-related topics, including first-aid measures, basic and advanced cardiac life support, and health care maintenance.
- May teach family practice residents and medical students.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
