Primary Care Physician

Cano Health•Palm Springs, FL

About The Position

The Primary Care Physician provides healthcare to clinic patients in accordance with their training and the clinic’s policies and standards of practice. The role serves a multicultural patient population and includes taking detailed histories, conducting examinations, diagnosing conditions, ordering laboratory tests and referrals, and counseling patients and families about health and disease. The physician delivers high-quality medical care, manages patient care during shifts, and provides direction to clinical staff. They document patient contacts and care in the medical record, coordinate referrals and transitions between healthcare settings, contribute to clinic protocols and formulary development, and support medical education and staff training. The position reports directly to the Medical Director. Work takes place under usual office conditions and includes travel or driving to assigned clinics. The physician may need to work extended and flexible hours, including weekends as 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.
Ability to work extended and flexible hours and weekends as needed.
Ability to travel or drive to assigned clinics.

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.
Manage all aspects of patient care while on shift and direct 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, treatment, and referrals; arrange referral resources for 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 the training and development of the medical team.
Assist with medical education for patients and clinic staff.
Facilitate patient transitions between healthcare settings, arrange follow-up or specialty referrals and transfers, and discharge patients.
Treat patients and staff with respect, dignity, privacy, and modesty.
Participate in developing clinic protocols and the formulary, and make recommendations regarding chart information forms.
Document procedures, prescriptions, consultations, and patient contacts in patient charts 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 regarding patient care.
Supervise nurse practitioner or physician assistant case assignments, including signing off on charts where applicable.
Perform other job-related duties assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.