Physician

The Healthcare Conne•Cincinnati, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The HealthCare Connection (THCC) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Physician to join their clinical team. The Physician will provide primary care to patients, performing a variety of direct patient services including assessment, diagnosis, implementation of treatment, evaluation, and monitoring of the general patient management plan. This role operates within a primary health care setting, supporting the organization's vision, mission, and core values, and functions under a current practice agreement.

Requirements

Medical Doctor Degree
Board Certified
3 years of residency training

Nice To Haves

Experience in primary care, family medicine, or community health
Bilingual skills (if applicable)
Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems

Responsibilities

Provides quality patient care through diagnosis and treatment of illnesses.
Obtain developmental, social and family history from patient / parent.
Examine patients and diagnose.
Order appropriate tests.
Determine medication, dosage, and side effects.
Communicate and educate patient on their particular situation.
Facilitate appropriate referrals as needed.
Promote preventative medicine.
Obtain developmental history from patients.
Order immunization doses / schedule.
Provide guidance to parent/patients regarding nutrition, safety, discipline, injury and disease prevention.
Document patient visits including medical history, physician exam, diagnoses, and plan of action.
Review patient file records including allergies, problems, medication lists, well-child visits, immunization status.
Follow-up with patient progress and patient tests.
Maintain record of high risk patients.
Contact parent/patient for update.
Recommend follow-up visits.
Review and interpret test results of patients.
Sign off on lab reports.
Take action regarding abnormal lab results.
Serve as supervising Physician to designated Nurse Practitioner(s) as required.
Apply principles of the Patient-Centered Medical Home to care coordination roles.