What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician - Family Medicine/Med-Peds position at PHMC?
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Position Summary:
Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC), a nonprofit public health institute serving the Greater Philadelphia region, is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible family medicine/med-peds physician who is passionate about providing healthcare to underserved populations. PHMC’s physicians work at our Philadelphia medical practices, approved by FQHC and the Joint Commission.
- Exceptional benefits package
- Flexible schedule
- Minimal on-call requirements
- Electronic medical record (EMR)
Responsibilities:
- Provide primary care to patients in an FQHC hospital-based environment in an urban setting.
- Coordinate and provide primary care services to the target population.
- Maintain confidentiality of clinical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Work within all state/federal laws and regulations and collaborating physician agreements.
- Maintain positive relationships with managed care agencies, commercial providers, public and private funders, and community organizations.
- Participate in quality improvement and regularly scheduled staff meetings.
- Perform other tasks as directed.
Required Skills:
- Understanding of the principles of community health care and service to special populations
- Spanish language skills preferred; Cultural competence required
- Ability to travel between worksites as needed
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including friendliness, empathy, patience, kindness, politeness, and helpfulness
- Strong leadership and communication skills required
- Must be flexible and have a positive attitude
- Extensive knowledge of current health care needs and issues of children, adolescents, and adults
- Ability to collect adequate client data, conduct a physical exam, interpret physical findings, and manage or refer patients as conditions or protocols dictate
Position Requirements:
- MD or DO
- Completion of a three-year accredited medical residency program
- Board certification or eligibility in family practice or internal medicine
- Unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania
- DEA license
- 5 years of clinical experience
- Experience in ambulatory primary care, community health, and/or behavioral health
- Preferred: Supervisory experience
- Eligibility for staff privileges to local hospitals associated with the health center
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Salary Grade: 29
PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
