Physician - S

Cano Health•West Palm Beach, FL

12d

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, conducting complete examinations, establishing diagnoses, 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 delivering high-quality medical care. The Physician manages patient care during shifts, performs procedures within their scope and skill, documents patient care, coordinates referrals and transitions between care settings, and provides direction to clinical support staff. The position also contributes to clinical protocols, formulary development, and medical education for patients and clinic staff. Work takes place under usual office conditions, with driving or travel to assigned clinics. Extended and flexible hours and weekends may be needed.

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 medical best practices.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Respect for patient confidentiality.
Compassionate and approachable demeanor.
Responsible and trustworthy demeanor.
Ability to work extended and flexible hours and weekends as needed.
Ability to work at a personal computer and use the phone for extended periods.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, and occasionally climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide physician care generally offered in a family practice or managed care facility.
Actively manage patient care during shifts and direct the center’s clinical staff, including Medical Assistants and X-Ray Technicians.
Collect biological specimens and process them in the laboratory for testing.
Complete charts and medical records accurately and promptly, and follow clinical policies and procedures.
Deliver care and treatment, and arrange referrals, including to medical specialties not provided at the urgent care center.
Evaluate patients through physical examinations, establish diagnoses, and propose treatment plans.
Maintain high standards of medical practice and participate in development and training of the medical team.
Assist with medical education for patients and clinic staff.
Facilitate patient transitions between health care settings, including referrals and transfers for follow-up or specialty care and patient discharges.
Treat patients and staff with respect, dignity, privacy, and modesty.
Participate in developing clinic protocols and the formulary.
Recommend changes or suggestions regarding chart information forms.
Document each on-site or in-office procedure, prescription, consultation, and patient contact in the patient’s chart and clinic encounter forms within 24 hours.
Counsel patients about medical and other problems that may affect their health and well-being.
Perform clinically appropriate procedures within the practitioner’s scope and skill when economically feasible.
Provide direction and leadership to medical support staff in administering patient care.
Supervise nurse practitioner and physician assistant case assignments, including chart sign-off where applicable.
Perform other job-related duties assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.
Travel or drive to assigned clinics as needed.