Physician

FoundCare • Riviera Beach, FL

308d

About The Position

The Staff Physician works as part of the medical provider team delivering medical services to the patients of FoundCare Inc. Physicians, unless specifically exempted by the Chief Executive Officer, shall be qualified to provide inpatient care services, assume 'on call' after hours responsibilities and supervise the health center's PAs or NPs as appropriate.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine.
• Completion of an approved residency program as required by the position.
• Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice Medicine in the State of Florida. Board Certified preferred.
• Annual continuing medical education as required by Board specialty.
• Must be registered and have current DEA, and other such certificates to legally operate a practitioner in the State of Florida.
• Two years clinical experience in the direct delivery of primary care.
• Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and to react calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• PC proficient.
• Quick response/accurate data entry to present treatment plans to patients in a short time frame.
• Communicate all concerns to the Chief Medical Officer.
• Ability to handle various special projects on an ongoing basis while addressing daily needs for the department.
• Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to interact and work with diverse populations.
• Ability to complete projects with minimal directions/instructions.
• Maintain patient and family confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical services to program patients, including Primary Care Medicine, chronic illness and disease management, minor surgeries and procedures, and all other areas of family medicine.
• Interdepartmental medical consultation as requested.
• Clinical supervision of mid-level staff, resident physicians, FNP/PA and medical students as needed.
• Participate in the development of medical services, including protocols, standard procedures, and management of patient care related activities.
• Serve as liaison with the local medical community and initiate appropriate specialty referrals.
• Advise Chief Medical Officer of any problems that can affect the efficiency of the Health Center.
• Maintain a problem-oriented health record for each patient seen in accordance with the Center's established Health Information Management policies and procedures.
• Complete appropriate documentation necessary for Data and Billing Department.
• Advise nursing and/or medical assistant staff of appropriate response to patient phone calls.
• Respect the culture, values and opinions of others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees