Physician Primary Care, West Haven

PACT and PACT MSO•West Haven, CT

About The Position

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut (PACT, LLC), in partnership with Hartford Healthcare, is seeking two physicians to work in its PACT Primary Care practice. The position is associated with the West Haven office, which will be located in Guilford. The physician provides and manages direct patient care, including examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population. The role also involves patient and caregiver engagement in care planning, coordination with specialists and support staff, participation in quality improvement and population health activities, and compliance with established clinical, safety, privacy, and infection-control standards. The posted salary range is $200,000 to $300,000 per year. Pay varies based on factors including experience, skills, knowledge of the position, and comparison with others in the role. Proof of annual flu vaccination is required for all employees.

Requirements

Medical Doctor degree.
Three to five years of direct patient experience, which may include residency.
Medical license.
Board certification.
Federal DEA certification.
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
Understanding of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient-care aids, with the ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in their correct use.
Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment in the area of expertise.
Demonstrated skill in interviewing and patient coaching.
Ability to document in an EHR for individual patients and patient populations.
Proof of annual flu vaccination is required for all employees.

Responsibilities

Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.
Engage patients and their families or caregivers in understanding, setting, and monitoring self-management care plans.
Document individualized care plans and care coordination in the patient chart.
Review patients’ medical histories, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination findings to determine appropriate care.
Diagnose medical conditions.
Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
Refer patients to specialists or to internal medicine as appropriate.
Direct and coordinate patient-care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
Respect and promote patient rights and privacy.
Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Participate in meetings to evaluate practice processes and workflows related to patient care and quality improvement.
Participate in specified health promotion, education, and prevention programs.
Participate in population health activities as directed by the practice.
Follow established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.