Physician (Erie)

CENTRAL OUTREACH WELLNESS CENTER LLC • Erie, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Physician position is located in Erie, PA. The role involves taking patient medical histories, updating charts with current findings and treatments, ordering tests, reviewing test results, recommending and designing treatment plans, addressing patient concerns, and discussing health topics like nutrition and hygiene.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills with both professionals and patients from all demographics.
• Experience with patient-centered, trauma-informed care.
• LGBTQIA cultural competency.
• Commitment to providing high quality care to historically underserved populations.
• Knowledge and comfort working with patients with drug and alcohol use disorders.
• Understanding on how to navigate medical systems.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills, Excel, Word, and how to use Electronic Medical Records.
• Ability to be compassionate while dealing with patients.
• Ability to work collaboratively in team-based care.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, excited atmosphere.
• Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to adapt to a work environment that is constantly changing and not always structured.
• Need to be culturally competent while working, including being gender sensitive and pronoun aware.
• Non-judgmental approach to patient care.
• Technical skills with required office equipment.
• Patience and great attention to detail.
• Completely understand the healthcare privacy laws as outlined in HIPAA.

Nice To Haves

• Current and valid board certification in medicine.
• Medical degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an approved residency.
• Current DEA registration.
• Active and unrestricted license to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Successful passing of Child Abuse and FBI Clearances.

Responsibilities

• Take patient’s medical history.
• Update charts and patient information to show current findings and treatments.
• Order tests for nurses or other healthcare staff to perform.
• Review test results to identify any abnormal findings.
• Recommend and design a plan of treatment.
• Address concerns or answer questions that patients have about their health and well-being.
• Help patients take care of their health by discussing topics such as proper nutrition and hygiene.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior