Physician

Zufall Health • Dover, NJ

168d • $180,000 - $199,000

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, provides direct clinical care to patients at the health center. The physician is a member of Care Team with the purpose of providing evidenced-based and quality medical care to Zufall Health Center patients.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited medical school and possession of an MD/DO degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to relate well to a diverse group of patients and staff.
• Able and willing to work on as needed basis in order to meet operational needs of the clinic.
• Proficient with computers, and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.
• Bicultural, bicultural and community health experience valued and ability to speak both English and Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary care for patients of the Zufall Health Center, including but not limited to diagnostic and therapeutic assessments, treatment of conditions and illnesses within the scope of practice, referral and follow-up of patients, and other duties as assigned. Ensures continuity of care of patients.
• Leads assigned clinical support staff within the patient care team to provide excellent and accessible preventive, acute and chronic care to established patients and to address the needs of patients and their families.
• Participates in night and weekend call coverage in rotation with other providers as assigned. Assists with weekend, night and early morning hours of operations and adjusts schedule as needed.
• Assists patients in obtaining community resources, referrals and other services as clinically indicated by the center's diverse populations. Assists the Medical Director in accessing services for the center and its patients with the local provider community, including physicians, hospitals and laboratories.
• Participates in clinical performance improvement activities and conducts peer reviews of colleague's charts as assigned. Attends regular meetings of the medical staff and other meetings as deemed necessary by the Chief Medical Officer.
• Participates in clinic operations by ensuring compliance according to local, state and federal rules and regulations, and ensures that licensing, credentialing and educational activities are kept current and up to date. Contributes to and follows established policies and protocols for clinical care.
• Participates in community health initiatives including health fairs and other educational activities as directed. Participates in in-service educational programs and continuing education. Teaches and trains other health center staff and students as needed.
• Maintains membership in professional and organizational associations, as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees