Physician

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:  Provides comprehensive primary care services under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:  NONE

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Systemically assesses patients’ health status, arrives at appropriate diagnosis9es), and implements care plan for effective clinical outcomes
2. Considers thorough range of treatment/preventive options and arrives at a recommended course of action that is age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable
3. Appropriately manages patient care and health status following initiation of treatment/preventive plan, and monitors and adjusts as warranted
4. Communicates effectively with patients and family so that they understand their diagnosis, treatment/preventive plan, and need for follow-up care
5. Educates and encourages patients to become activate participants in their own healthcare-related behavior and provides patient education materials for use in encouraging wellness
6. Seeks consultation and advises by providing adequate information to consulting physicians. Communicates requests effectively, or responds to such requests from the referral source in courteous, professional, and timely manner
7. Documents according to established guideline to facilitate ongoing quality of care in a timely manner
8. Performs the appropriate medical procedures within the scope of JCHCC as defined by the Practice’s credentialing and privileging processes
9. Delegates direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel
10. Responds appropriately to emergent situations
11. Maintains and improve skill level through participation in continuing medical education
12. Activity participates in clinical quality improvement initiatives
13. Reviews and follows up on complaints and concerns about medical care
14. Takes action to ensure continuity of care for patients

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of developmental stages and age-appropriate outcomes and interventions
2. Knowledge of cultural differences and culturally appropriate outcomes and interventions
3. Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
4. Has delegation skills
5. Understands and complies with Infection Control principles and practices
6. Knowledge of emergency and other relevant policies and procedures
7. Knowledge of electronic health records
8. Knowledge of quality improvement techniques

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine with a degree of Doctor in Medicine or Osteopathy
• Several years’ experience of clinical practice after residence
• Possession of or eligibility for a license to practice medicine in the State of Louisiana
• Apply to become credentialed in appropriate clinic insurance program(s)