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Family Medicine Physician

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Full-time•Spencer, NC
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Physician – Primary Care

Position Summary

Provides professional medical services to support the delivery of comprehensive primary health care. The physician assesses, maintains, and improves the health status of individuals and families through evidence-based clinical care. Provides clinical leadership and supervision of mid-level providers and guidance to medical support staff.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and email communication.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with patients, providers, and clinical staff.

  • Demonstrated leadership, teaching, and evaluation skills.

  • Knowledge of current standards, methods, and procedures for delivering evidence-based care.

Experience:

  • Previous medical office or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) experience preferred.

Preferred Skills:

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Education and Training:

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.

  • Completion of residency training through an accredited program.

Certifications and Licensure:

  • Current, unrestricted North Carolina medical license (MD or DO) required.

  • Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate required.

  • Board certification in the relevant specialty preferred.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and all applicable certifications required; certifications must be obtained within 30 days of employment, where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver patient-centered medical care to patients and their families.

  • Provide medical evaluations, treatment, consultations, and emergency responses as needed.

  • Obtain and document comprehensive patient histories, including chief complaints, medical, family, and social histories, review of systems, physical examinations, medications, allergies, assessments, and treatment plans.

  • Provide appropriate medical orders for prescription refills, medication administration, diagnostic testing, and referrals.

  • Review diagnostic and ancillary test results promptly and coordinate patient notification and follow-up care.

  • Supervise and coordinate patient care provided by external agencies, including home health services, nursing homes, and hospice providers.

  • Remain accessible to patients directly or through clinical staff to answer questions and communicate information regarding their care.

  • Complete clinical documentation and administrative paperwork accurately and promptly, including records required for insurance and reimbursement.

  • Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatment options, self-management, and preventive care while developing individualized care plans.

  • Supervise mid-level providers in clinical practice and delegate responsibilities appropriately.

  • Review and complete documentation requiring physician approval.

  • Assume responsibility for cases managed by mid-level providers, when necessary, based on patient acuity and clinical needs.

  • Train and supervise medical students, residents, physician assistant students, and nurse practitioner students, as appropriate.

  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives by monitoring, measuring, analyzing, and improving clinical programs, services, and outcomes.

  • Review peer and mid-level provider charts as appropriate and provide constructive feedback to promote evidence-based practice, professional development, and continuous learning.

  • Comply with applicable regulatory, incentive, and certification reporting requirements, including Meaningful Use, Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), and Uniform Data System (UDS) reporting, as directed.

  • Direct and coordinate patient care activities performed by nursing and clinical support staff.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the position:

  • Continuous walking, standing, and moving about.

  • Frequent bending, kneeling, and crouching.

  • Repetitive hand and finger movements, including typing and writing.

  • Ability to communicate verbally and hear effectively.

Core Competencies and Professional Expectations

Patient-Centered Service:  Support an excellent patient experience through direct clinical care and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Compassion and Empathy:  Provide compassionate care, comfort, and support to patients and families experiencing distress.

Respectful Communication:  Communicate openly, honestly, and professionally while respecting each individual's needs and circumstances.

Teamwork and Collaboration:  Work effectively with a diverse, interdisciplinary healthcare team to achieve shared clinical goals.

Accountability:  Accept responsibility for individual and team performance, actions, and commitments.

Patient Safety:  Identify, address, and help prevent potential hazards to maintain a safe environment for patients, colleagues, and staff.

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