Physician

Job Description

The Physician is responsible for providing primary medical care to Duffy Health Center patients at Duffy Health Center facility and outreach sites as directed by Duffy Health Center. Work includes conducting thorough examinations, issuing diagnoses, and developing treatment plans, ordering tests, making referrals, authorizing prescriptions, providing follow up, and overseeing the work of medical staff.

*POSITION FUNCTIONS*

Consistent with delineation of privileges, provides quality comprehensive primary care for a diverse population of at-risk patients. Provides direct patient care at least 31 hours/week for the full-time position, the remaining 8 hours of work are devoted to other clinical administrative duties such as lab follow-up, quality assurance, completion of patient forms and collaborating with nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

1. Obtains detailed medical history from patients, records and maintains information in the patients’ medical charts.

2. Examines patients, conducts systematic comprehensive physical assessment, records, and maintains information in the medical record.

3. Prescribes appropriate medications and treatments, provides follow-up care, and evaluates the effectiveness of care.

4. Consults the Chief Medical Officer and specialist physicians as appropriate to optimize patient care.

5. Promotes patient health through education and primary prevention, provides patient education regarding medications, treatments, anticipated outcomes, and referrals.

6. May perform office procedures in accordance with privileges granted by the Duffy Health Center Board of Directors.

7. Provides, with other staff members, onsite provider coverage, is available to cover office during administrative time when colleagues are ill or on vacation. Responsible for afterhours coverage as part of Duffy Health Center Medical call rotation.

8. Meets agency productivity standards.

9. Performs routine administrative duties; prepares, records, and maintains client information in a timely fashion, using Duffy Health Center electronic medical records system.

10. Completes all required paperwork and prepares reports and correspondence in accordance with agency standards.

11. Records all patient information timely using electronic medical records system.

12. Reviews and authorizes nurse’s notes and documentation as required for billing purposes.

13. Participates in a collaborative manner with nurse practitioners and physician assistants, ensuring the highest quality clinical care. Serves as a resource for clinical decision making by the nurse practitioners and physicians assistants.

14. Participates in the teaching of medical students and residents and acts as a role model and mentor for students, residents and fellows when arranged.

15. Works collaboratively with other DHC departments and specialties to develop integrated care plans.

16. Participates in continuing education as required for professional license maintenance and keeping attuned to best practices and medical/clinical trends.

17. Coordinates with patients, providers, hospitals, and outside organizations regarding patient care issues.

18. Participates in peer review; performs chart reviews and works with the quality improvement committee to develop clinical assessment tools, etc. as indicated.

19. Attends and actively participates in department meetings, general staff meetings, quality assurance meetings, and other meetings, as required.

*Position Functions*

_The statements contained in this job description reflect general details, as necessary, to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties, as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or provide relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload._

*EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE*

A candidate for this position must have a Medical degree (MD or DO) and be licensed to practice medicine in the state of Massachusetts or ability to obtain license in Massachusetts, and have at least five (5) years of experience in an outpatient health clinic setting, experience in a community health center setting working with underserved populations preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

*Excellent Benefits *

Comprehensive benefit package offered including loan repayment

Bonus

*Apply Today*

*Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume.* To view full job description and apply visit: www.duffyhealthcenter.org.

Duffy Health Center is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce. We actively encourage applicants from minority racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to LGBTQ persons and people with lived experiences of homelessness or recovery.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $205,000.00 – $245,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person