Physician Internal Medicine

WHO WE ARE: Quality Community Health Care, Inc. (QCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating 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: The Internal Medicine Physician will provide comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare services to adult patients. This role involves diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of illnesses and medical conditions. The physician will work collaboratively with other healthcare providers to ensure the highest quality of care and the best possible outcomes for patients. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to improving patient health, proactive in their care approach, and committed to ongoing professional development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Conduct thorough examinations, take medical histories, and assess patient health needs.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and other complex illnesses.
• Develop personalized treatment plans, prescribe medications, and recommend lifestyle changes to improve patient outcomes.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests such as blood tests, EKGs, and imaging studies.
• Provide preventive care, including vaccinations, screenings, and health education.
• Coordinate care with specialists, other physicians, and healthcare staff as needed.
• Follow up with patients to monitor progress, adjust treatments, and ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, ensuring compliance with all legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.
• Document all patient interactions, treatment plans, and medical decisions in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Ensure adherence to clinic policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations, including HIPAA.
• 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/Clinical Operations Manager
• 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 non routine 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/Internal Medicine environment; community health experience preferred