Job Description

Job Location Valparaiso - Valparaiso, IN 46383 Position Type Full Time Education Level Graduate Degree Travel Percentage None Job Shift Day

As a Physician, you will be responsible for coordination of proactive care for patients with chronic conditions as well as identifying wellness and/or preventative service for clinical patients. This position will work closely with the clinical staff and will report to the Site Medical Director.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizes appropriate and effective patient care plans which includes adequate diagnostic procedures, therapies, use of consultation and referrals, and outcomes.
• Manages patients to assure continuity of care which includes adequate scheduling and tracking of return visits, completion of treatment plans, and follow-up of chronic problems, abnormal tests, and no show appointments.
• Provides whole-person care which includes appropriate
  • referrals to the social worker, nutritionist, and mental health professionals.
  • integration of biologic, social, psychological and environmental issues.
• Maintains adequate, concise, and legible documentation of patient care.
• Provides and documents appropriate periodic health examinations. (i.e. preschool vision exams, serum cholesterol, pap smears, etc.)
• Educates patients about their diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, medications, preventive care, etc.
• Utilizes appropriate infection control measures, including universal precautions.
• Supervises advance practice nurses in Clinic when assigned.
• Provides consultation and prescription signatures to advance practice nurses when needed.
• Oversees residents in the management of hospital patients.
• Writes daily progress notes in hospital charts.
• Takes phone calls about hospital patients.
• Participate in assigned Quality Assurance/Management in Daily Work activities.
• Regularly attends QA/TQM as required.
• Participates in the physician performance audit as assigned.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of HealthLinc practice guidelines (protocols) as assigned.
• Participates in Total Quality Management (TQM) activities.
• Attends Clinics Provider Group Meetings and hospital section meeting as scheduled.
• Attends required in-service meetings.
• Makes presentations in the community when requested.
• Teaches students and residents as assigned.
• All HealthLinc staff is committed to engage in quality improvement initiatives that align with and support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training

• Graduation from an approved medical school
• Completed Residency Program
• Board certification
• DEA certification
• CPR certification
• Indiana State Medical License
• Continuing medical education

Experience

• At least 1-3 years of experience as a physician (not required but highly preferred)

Skills/Job Requirement

• Strong customer service skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable
• Transportation and valid drivers license

Technology Skills

• Operate a multi-line phone system and other office equipment including printers, fax machines, etc.
• Basic software skills (Microsoft Office, EHR, online sources, etc.)

DIRECT SUPERVISION:

• N/A

REQUIRED TRAINING:

• All assigned Realis trainings