Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Family Medicine Physician, (MD)

Summary

Serves as preceptor for the Nurse Practitioner and is available for medical consultation during center hours. Provides medical management of patients referred by the Nurse Practitioner or refers to other Physicians as needed. Maintains record of care provided.

Education

Board Certified to practice medicine in the state of Alabama.

Experience

1. Licensed or eligible for license to practice medicine in the State of Alabama
2. Licenses, Certification and/or Registrations
3. Completion of a Residency in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics, etc. Must have a valid state driver’s license and an operating vehicle. BLS and/or ACLS preferred.

Behavioral Responsibilities

1. Utilizes appropriate communication and displays compassion in exceeding customer expectations.
2. Applies the principle of teamwork and quality to job responsibilities and includes customer satisfaction goals.
3. Demonstrate integrity and responsibilities related to organization operations, safety, and education.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Review reports of diagnostic tests and make recommendations as necessary.
2. Assist in drafting and reviewing medical policies.
3. Provide consultation about medical affairs as required.
4. Provide other services as requested and needed by the Nurse Practitioner.
5. Be available to the Nurse Practitioner for consultation during center hours.
6. Be available every two weeks to review medical records, provide consultation, and examine patients referred by the Nurse Practitioner.
7. Admit patients of the Nurse Practitioner and provide medical care or refer them to other facilities.
8. Participates in Patient-Centered Medical Home Care Team collaboration to promote and nurture the culture and infrastructure that makes PCMH successful.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

This position requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for easy and skillful use of hands when working with and performing normal office duties and responsibilities. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, climb balance, stoop, crouch, kneel, and reach with hands and arms. Good hearing is necessary to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine sound discriminations. Visual acuity is needed to assess color changes, verify written materials' accuracy, and accurately prepare and administer medications.

Language Skills/Specialized Skills

1. Ability to read, speak effectively, analyze, and interpret documents such as policies and procedures manual, safety rules, operating, maintenance instructions, and government regulations.
2. Ability to work well under pressure and manage conflicting priorities. Self-motivated with the ability to professionally manage demanding workload. Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers. Self-reliant, good problem solver, results-oriented.

Computer Skills

Have a working knowledge of the following software programs: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.

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