Physician - Lancaster/Lebanon Urgent Care (62733)

UNION COMMUNITY CARE•Lancaster, PA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician is responsible for the examination and treatment of patients. They will work as part of a care team to provide patient-centered, culturally sensitive care, using evidence-based medicine. This role involves providing primary medical care services in accordance with training, experience, certification, insurance, and licensure, consistent with Union Community Care's principles and mission. The Physician will refer patients to specialists, prescribe or dispense medication, perform examinations, formulate treatment plans, and counsel patients on their physical or mental health. They must stay updated on clinical guidelines and best practices, and ensure timely completion of necessary forms for billing and funding. This position is also required to participate in mandatory staff meetings, team meetings, and trainings.

Requirements

Licensed M.D. or D.O. in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Board Certification/Eligibility in their specialty.
English proficiency required

Nice To Haves

Most cases will be the ABFP (American Board of Family Physicians).

Responsibilities

Examination and treatment of patients.
Works as part of a care team to provide patient-centered, culturally sensitive care, using evidence-based medicine.
Provides primary medical care services to patients in accordance with training, experience, certification, insurance and licensure.
Refer patients to medical specialists or other sources of service when necessary.
Prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients according to the individual prescriptive authority granted by the Pennsylvania State Board.
Performs examinations and formulates treatment plan of patients including appropriate history, physical examinations, appropriate surgical procedures, laboratory and x-ray testing, and referrals as necessary.
Fully documents plan of care; and executes care in a timely manner.
Counsels and educates patients regarding their physical or mental health or delegates such education to an appropriate care team member.
Stay abreast of changes in clinical guidelines, and best practices.
Ensure timely completion of forms presented to him/her on behalf of the patient regarding the patient’s physical or mental health conditions; for the proper billing of patients and third-party payers; and forms necessary for other funding sources.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Participate in mandatory all staff meetings, team meetings and trainings.