Physician

Job Summary:

An FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) physician provides primary care services in a community health center setting, often serving underserved populations. These physicians diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, offer preventive care, and manage chronic diseases, all while ensuring access to care regardless of a patient's ability to pay. They work as part of a multidisciplinary team to improve community health outcomes. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:  

A. MEDICAL CARE

• Provide primary care, treatment, and health education for patients in the health center on a regularly scheduled basis and at homes and/or nursing homes in special circumstances, with an emphasis on continuity of care, health promotion, and disease prevention. 
• Document the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care through the use and maintenance of problem oriented medical records.
• Perform or order laboratory tests as per clinic protocols and CLIA guidelines
• Review laboratory test results and other medically related reports on a regular basis, following up on abnormal results.
• Review and return patient phone calls as appropriate.
• Participate in a schedule of after hours on-call coverage arrangements evenings and weekends.
• Maintain hospital staff privileges and participate in a schedule of inpatient hospital rounds.
• Admit patients to the hospital and directly, or through referral, manage care unless otherwise instructed by the patient.
• Referrals 
  • Refer patients as appropriate and necessary for specialty and/or supportive care and testing,
  • Assure continuity of care for referred patients through consultation with medical specialists, contributing to the patient treatment schedule and maintaining ongoing medical review of patient care and progress.

1. PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATION 
   • Assist colleagues in the preparation of clinic, on-call, and inpatient rounding schedules.
   • Participate in the planning and implementation of in-service activities     
   • for health center staff.
   • Participate in the recruitment of medical staff and other health center staff as appropriate.
   • Develop and maintain professional rapport with area physicians and other health services.
2. EDUCATION 
   • Community 
   • Participate in the planning and implementation of community based health education initiatives, including but not limited to formal and informal public presentations, screening clinics, newsletter articles, etc.
   • Staff
   • Participate in the planning and implementation of in-service activities for health center staff. 
   • Personal 
   • Participate in relevant continuing medical educational activities in order to maintain licensure and certification.
3. SUPERVISION
   • Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and support of Mid-Level Practitioners as per State, NCHC, and health center policies.
   • Review and co-sign notes as per health center protocol for medical records of patients treated by Mid-Level Practitioners.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE 
   • Participate in the development, implementation, audit, and continuous evaluation and improvement of protocols, services, and programs provided by the health center. 
5. OTHER
   • Other related duties as assigned.  

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Completed Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Vermont.
• DEA License appropriate for scope of practice.
• Experience or training in a primary care medical practice.
• Familiarity with working alongside Mid-Level Practitioners.
• Ability to work within a team model and maintain confidentiality.
• Physically able to handle patients, stand/walk for long periods, and lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Must conduct oneself ethically and report any violations as required. 

This position is expected to a .75 FTE.