Physician (Aliquippa)

CENTRAL OUTREACH WELLNESS CENTER LLC • Aliquippa, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing comprehensive medical care to patients. Key responsibilities include taking medical histories, updating patient charts, ordering and reviewing tests, developing treatment plans, and educating patients on health and well-being. The role requires strong communication skills, experience with patient-centered and trauma-informed care, and cultural competency, particularly with LGBTQIA+ individuals and underserved populations. Familiarity with patients with substance use disorders and navigating medical systems is essential. The physician will also utilize basic computer skills, including Electronic Medical Records, and demonstrate compassion, collaboration, and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Maintaining professionalism, multitasking, and adhering to HIPAA regulations are critical.

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.

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