Position Summary
ChesPenn Health Services is seeking an experienced, patient-focused Family Medicine Physician to provide primary care to adults and children at our Federally Qualified Health Center in Chester, PA.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of medicine. Satisfactory completion of an approved residency program in stated specialty.
- Experience in ambulatory primary care, community health preferred.
- Unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license. Board eligibility in specialty required, Board Certification is preferred.
- DEA Certification.
- Current COVID-19 and flu vaccine required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong diagnostic and critical thinking skills
- Positive, enthusiastic, and inclusive demeanor while directly working with patients
- Understanding of trauma-informed care principles preferred
- Ability to work harmoniously as part of a health care team
- Possession of a valid driver s license and a licensed automobile preferred
- Ability to meet approved minimal physical and medical standards
Scope of responsibilities:
Clinical:
- Provide well care for patients as it applies to routine and screening physical examinations.
- Manage acute and chronic illnesses in an ambulatory environment.
- Perform follow-up examinations on patients referred to medical specialists.
- Educate patients in regard to health and education and the need for continued medical care.
- Work cooperatively with other professionals and paraprofessionals including registered nurses, medical technicians, medical office assistants, and medical records clerks.
- Act as supervising physician for nurse practitioners and physician assistants of the health center.
- Provide emergency telephone coverage according to rotation schedule including weekends and holidays.
- Maintain confidentiality of information about patients and their families.Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor towards patients, staff, members and guests of ChesPenn
- Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
Productivity:
- Maintain a high productivity level based on BPHC grant standards, with respect to the total number of patients to which professional services are rendered, annual patient encounters, and annual visits per patient.
- Record-keeping / Administration:
- Maintain and update patient records appropriately in Electronic Medical Record
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with community agencies and area hospitals.
- Conduct or lead medical and community health projects as requested.
- Participate in the development of the annual medical health care plan.
- Consistently participate in continuing medical education activities.
