Staff Physician

General Position Summary:

The Staff Physician works as part of the Johnson Health Center (JHC) health care team, performing a variety of patient-centered services, including assessments, diagnoses, evaluations, implementation of treatment plans, and monitoring of follow-ups for patients. Physicians also assist in supervising community health center Physician Assistants (PAs) or Nurse Practitioners (NPs) as appropriate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Patient Relations:

1. Obtains complete medical history from patient, and/or family, and/or previous medical record, etc.

1. Educates the patient and family member on the patient’s diagnoses and treatment options within the scope of knowledge and authority.

1. Coaches and supports the patient in self-management of their health.

1. Teaches and counsels patients and families in a culturally sensitive manner.

Staff Relations/Team Building:

1. Consults with physicians and other members of the health care team as necessary and facilitates communication between all members of the health care team.

1. Promotes the Team-based Care Model by participating in daily huddles and Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) bi-weekly team meetings to communicate and collaborate on patient issues and needs.

1. Performs other necessary duties as required by the JHC to meet the goal of providing primary health care services.

Clinical Duties:

1. Provides primary medical care by caring for all patients in accordance with the physician's medical specialty.

1. Assesses, diagnoses, implements treatment, evaluates, and monitors patients' health status.
2. Performs complete physical examinations on patients.

1. Utilizes center-selected evidence-based care practice guidelines when managing chronic conditions and counseling patients on health care self-management.

1. Diagnoses acute and chronic illness on the basis of clinical findings, laboratory and x-ray reports, and/or the results of other diagnostic procedures according to approved protocols.

1. Collaborates, initiates, and monitors agreed-upon treatment plans with patients assigned to the Staff Physician, using protocols and/or consultation with a consulting physician.

1. Refers patients requiring hospitalization, an assessment, and management of conditions to emergency department physicians or appropriate specialists.

1. Renders emergency care and treatment, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, starting IV fluids, and ordering appropriate emergency medications. Sutures the lacerations and addresses acute orthopedic injury with splinting if within the provider’s scope of care.

1. Physical attendance is an essential element of the job and necessary to perform the essential functions of the Staff Physician position.

Administrative Duties           :

1. Reviews other providers’ notes as per the “Chart Review Policy” of the JHC.

1. Maintains all patient records to comply with required standards, reviews records regularly, and obtains physician counter signatures where necessary.

1. Manages time to preserve a patient-focused, team-based approach for rendering optimal health care.

Performance Improvement Activities:

1. Attends all medical staff meetings and participates in the JHC QI program.

Safety/Infection Control Activities:

1. Attends all mandatory OSHA infection control seminars and follows general OSHA guidelines for infection control, including “Universal Precautions.”

2.   Abides by all JHC infection control policies, including acute response measures in the setting of a public health concern or disease outbreak.

Competencies:

1. Proficient in collaborating with patients using a team-based approach to health care management.

Other Functions:

1. Staff members must abide by the Code of Conduct as documented in the Corporate Compliance Manual.

1. Must demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to JHC and its mission.

1. Treats all patients and staff with dignity and respect, mindful of the cultural differences of the diverse population we serve.

1. Assures that any job functions that are added or changed as organizational needs require by Management are performed accurately, completely, and efficiently.

1. Keeps professional licenses required for the position current and up to date. Obtains all continuing education required for license renewal.
    

JHC Core Values:

Staff members must actively demonstrate dedication and commitment to the core values of JHC.

1. Respect – We value and respect each patient, their family, ourselves, and each other.

Every individual associated with Johnson Health Center will be treated with dignity and respect. We value and respect people’s differences, show empathy to our patients, their families and each other, and work collectively to build Johnson Health Center as a health center and an employer of choice.

1. Integrity – We are committed to doing the right thing every time.

Our actions reflect our commitment to honesty, openness, truthfulness, accuracy and ethical behavior. We are accountable for the decisions we make and the outcome of those decisions.

1. Excellence – We will pursue excellence each and every day in activities that foster, teamwork, quality improvement, patient care, innovation, and efficiencies.

At Johnson Health Center, our medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, front desk and administrative teams are passionately committed to the highest quality of care for our patients. We continually seek out ways to enhance the patient experience and promote an environment of continuous quality improvement.

1. Innovation – We value creativity, flexibility, and continuous improvement efforts.

We are advocates and instruments of positive change, encouraging employees to engage in responsible risk-taking and working to make a difference. Out of the box thinking enables us to build on successes and learn from failures.

1. Teamwork – We understand that teamwork is the essence of our ability to succeed.

We work across functional boundaries for the good of the organization. Our collaborative approach ensures participation, learning and respect and serves to improve the quality of patient care. By focusing on a team-based approach, the expertise of each Johnson Health Center employee is leveraged to optimize the patient experience.

Physical Demand and Working Environment:

Fast-paced office setting with travel to other offices often. Lifting and/or exerting force up to 25 pounds occasionally, with frequently moving of objects. Work requires speaking, sitting, bending, walking, standing, hearing, and stooping, kneeling, and repetitive motion with certain activities. OSHA high-risk position.

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1. Graduation from an accredited medical school with a degree in Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy.

1. Completion of an approved residency program in his/her medical specialty.

1. License to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.

1. The ability to relate effectiveness to the patients and staff. Must be qualified in Basic Life Support techniques.