Physician

Position Summary

As a member of the Medical team, this position is responsible for the providing medical care to patients of HCHN. This position will provide direct care for 95% of the time, and administrative responsibilities 5% of the time.

Although a contracted position, providers must understand and support the vision and mission of HCHN. Understands that employment is contingent upon adherence to HCHN policies and procedures, HRSA, JCAHO, OSHA and HIPAA rules and regulations - related codes and laws.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs medical examinations, procedures, and prescribes medications to patients as assigned or as needed.
• Advises patients on good health practices.
• Provides patients with health education and ensures patients receive educational materials that pertain to their health needs.
• Refers patients to specialists when required and in accordance with their insurance restrictions.
• Ensures patients in need of behavioral health services are routed to the behavioral health team.
• Within the training of the provider, performs procedure

“Licensed healthcare providers may earn up to $50,000 toward student loans in exchange for a two-year commitment at Hamilton Community Health Network. Accepted participants may serve as primary care medical clinicians and can choose to serve longer for additional loan repayment support. For more information, go to www.nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment.”s on patients as needed.

Education and/or Experience
Licensed physician to practice medicine in the State of Michigan. Board Certified in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Med Peds, etc.. Comprehensive knowledge of all phases of health care delivery, as well as the theory and practice of organizational management, preferably in a health care and/or not-for-profit environment. Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Meets all attendance and punctuality requirements to ensure proper coverage and quality service.
• Professional and appropriate dress as required by the position.
• Demonstrates an ability to resolve interpersonal and professional conflicts appropriately.
• Ability to formulate decisions and make judgments that are demanding and interpretative.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with the CEO, other members of the Management Team, Board, business associates and community groups.
• Effectively and efficiently complete all paperwork requirements for billing and medical records compliance.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, to effectively and tactfully deal with a diverse group of patients, staff, customers, and community groups.
• General computer proficiency.