Physician - S

Cano Health•West Palm Beach, FL

11d

About The Position

The Physician provides health care to clinic patients in accordance with their training and the clinic’s policies and standards of practice. The role delivers care appropriate to a multicultural patient population, including taking detailed histories, performing complete examinations, diagnosing conditions, ordering laboratory tests and referrals, and counseling patients and families about health and disease. Reporting directly to the Medical Director, the Physician is primarily responsible for providing high-quality medical care and managing patient care while on shift. The position provides family-practice or managed-care services, supervises and directs clinical staff, supports referrals and transitions between care settings, maintains accurate and timely medical records, and contributes to clinic protocols, formulary development, staff training, and patient and staff education. The Physician also provides direction to medical support staff and may supervise nurse practitioners or physician assistants, including chart sign-off where applicable. Work may involve driving or traveling to assigned clinics.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
Valid, unencumbered license to practice the profession.
Board Certified or Board Eligible.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, maintained throughout employment.
Current active Federal and State DEA licenses.
Proven experience as a Physician.
Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics.
Excellent knowledge of infectious diseases, their symptoms, and epidemiology.
Broad knowledge of common medications, side effects, and contraindications.
In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Respect for patient confidentiality.
Compassionate and approachable demeanor; responsible and trustworthy.
Ability to work extended and flexible hours and weekends as needed.
Ability to work at a personal computer and be on the phone for extended periods.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, occasionally climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel or drive to assigned clinics.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide physician care generally offered in a family practice or managed-care facility and actively manage patient care while on shift.
Evaluate patients through physical examinations, establish diagnoses and proposed treatment plans, and order appropriate laboratory tests and referrals.
Deliver care, treatment, referrals, and clinically appropriate procedures within the practitioner’s scope and skill.
Collect biological specimens and process them in the laboratory for testing.
Arrange referral resources for medical specialties not provided at the urgent care center.
Facilitate patient transitions between health care settings, including referrals or transfers for follow-up or specialty care and patient discharge.
Counsel patients and families about health, disease, and medical or other problems that may affect health and well-being.
Complete charts, medical records, encounter forms, and documentation of procedures, prescriptions, consultations, and patient contacts accurately and within 24 hours; follow clinical policies and procedures.
Supervise and direct clinical staff, including medical assistants and X-ray technicians, and provide leadership to medical support staff regarding patient care.
Provide case-assignment supervision to nurse practitioners and physician assistants, including chart sign-off where applicable.
Maintain high standards of medical practice and participate in the training and development of the medical team.
Assist with medical education for patients and clinic staff.
Participate in developing clinic protocols and the formulary, and make recommendations regarding chart information forms.
Treat patients and staff with respect and protect patient dignity, privacy, and modesty.
Perform other job-related duties assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.
Travel or drive to assigned clinics as needed.