Family Medicine Physician (FQHC)

Quick Facts

• Outpatient community health primary care (FQHC)
• Flexible weekday schedule
• Federal loan repayment site
• Competitive salary with monthly incentives

Description

Provide age-appropriate primary care to adult, geriatric, and/or pediatric patients in an ambulatory setting. You will evaluate, treat, and consult patients, manage medications and related care, and complete clinical documentation to meet insurance and reimbursement requirements. The role also includes clinical leadership through supervision and oversight of midlevel providers and clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical evaluation, treatment, and consultation according to accepted standards of care and applicable laws
• Document chief complaint, past/family/social history, review of systems, medical examination, treatments, medications, and allergies; develop an assessment and plan
• Provide medication orders/refills, administer medications, and arrange ancillary testing and/or referrals
• Provide patient education as needed and issue medical orders for community agency care (home health, home care, nursing home, hospice)
• Complete documentation required for insurance/reimbursement and organizational policies and procedures
• Work with the Medical Director to provide leadership and medical direction
• Supervise assigned midlevel providers and other clinical staff; delegate authority/responsibility when needed
• Review medical record documentation of assigned midlevel providers and staff to assess quality and appropriateness of care

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine
• Completion of residency training
• Current and valid medical license in good standing with the North Carolina Medical Board
• Completion of mandatory continuing medical education required for medical licensure
• Completion of mandatory in-house orientation and in-service programs
• Knowledge of scope of practice for physicians and midlevel providers, nurses, and other clinical staff in North Carolina
• Knowledge of safety and infection control standards for ambulatory care
• Basic Life Support (Healthcare Provider) certification within six months of hire, then every two years
• ACLS or PALS preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Monthly incentives
• Student loan repayment
• Sign-on bonus
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Major medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Account