Physician - Family Medicine

WHO WE ARE: Quality Community Health Care (QCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operated health care center since 1980. We provide service at 3 locations in Philadelphia, PA, managing the health and wellness of patients from infants through senior citizens. We practice medicine as a partnership between us and our patients.

POSITION PURPOSE: Examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility. Typical job duties include taking patient histories, performing or requesting diagnostic tests, making diagnoses, prescribing treatment, administering vaccinations, performing follow-up examinations, and educating patients on disease prevention and health maintenance. Additional duties include preparing medical records, clinical reports, and correspondences. Commit to training future family physicians to deliver quality health services to patients of diverse cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. You will teach the residents to treat all patients with dignity regardless of the patient’s background.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Provide quality care to patients according to clinical medical protocols and funding source guidelines 
• Initiate an appropriate assessment of the patient's health status, ranging from focused to comprehensive, depending upon the setting
• Provide and manage comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases and common health problems, such as infections, influenza, and pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses for patients of all ages
• Provide prenatal care for uncomplicated Obstetrician (OB) patients
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients
• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention and educate patients about preventative measures to avoid illness
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results, and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work
• Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary
• Prescribe medication in accordance with Pennsylvania statute and professional practice guidelines
• Immunize patients to protect them from preventable diseases
• Participate in formulating, interpreting, implementing, and evaluating objectives, policies, and procedures
• Assist with quality improvement activities as required and participates in Quality Assurance and Utilization Reviews
• Perform diagnostic tests and procedures and therapeutic procedures within the scope of practice, including but not limited to venipuncture; intradermal tests; intramuscular and subcutaneous injections; electro-cardiogram; application of dressings and bandages; administration of medications; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; auditory screening; visual screening; and aseptic techniques
• Analyze accumulated health information and collect additional observational, interview, historical, physical examination, and diagnostic data, modifying treatment as appropriate
• Have a working knowledge of the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD10), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding and managed care, and be available for training as necessary 
• Maintain and complete patients' health records or charts legibly and concisely, and close it within 48 hours and/or by the end of the serviced week
• Work as an integral part of the QCHC Clinic clinical team
• Participate in the on-call/Saturday rotation schedule as needed
• Be flexible to work between different sites
• Comply with the regulations and policies required of a FQHC
• Complete administrative assignments as requested by the Medical Director and/or QCHC Clinic
• Report to the Medical Director
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Understanding of Pennsylvania-mandated reporting laws
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and communities
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general health and social services guidelines, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to write reports, health correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or patients, center staff, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations with limited standardization. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Bilingual (Vietnamese, Chinese, Arabic, and/or Spanish with English) is preferred
• Above average skills in language ability as well as public speaking and writing
• No direct supervisory of employee/management responsibilities.
• May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice, and training staff or students.
• Work tasks may or may not be complex, non-routine, non-structured, and guided by established policies and procedures.
• Independent clinical judgment is required outside of making basic choices in selecting and applying established methods.
• Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job's own department.
• Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely. Limited requirements exist for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures, or services.
• Information sharing - gives and receives information such as options, technical direction, instructions, and reporting results.
• Will interact with patients, supervisors, residents, and coworkers in own and other departments.
• Follow through with patient inquiries, requests, and complaints.
• Forward difficult and nonroutine inquiries or requests to the appropriate level for resolution.

QUALIFICATIONS:

       Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
• Current board certification by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine (AOBFM)
• Valid Pennsylvania State Medical License.
• Keep up with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for PA License and Board Certification.
• Successful completion of an accredited Family Medicine Residency with three (3) or more years of experience
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certificate
• Must have reliable transportation, valid PA Driver’s license, and auto insurance coverage.

     Experience:

• Previous experience in a hospital and/or clinic setting
• Experience working in a Family Practice environment; community health experience preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary:

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day Shift
• Monday through Friday

Work Location: In person