Description
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Opportunity Overview
North Shore Community Health (NSCH) is an industry leader in exceptional community healthcare delivery. We have an opening for a Physician. Under the general direction of the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) and the direct supervision of the Medical Director, the physician will provide continuing and comprehensive health care for the individual and family across all ages and genders. Within the context of Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) policies and procedures and within standards of care for each respective specialty (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics, and Gynecology), the clinician will exercise individual initiative and independent action to ensure high quality and comprehensive primary care. The two central tenets of PCMH lie in team-based care and care coordination. The physician is expected to be an integral part of the Primary Care Team (PCT) as a leader and an engaged team member.
Responsibilities
- NSCH hires board-certified physicians because of their advanced medical education and clinical training. To that end, NSCH physicians have the highest medical expertise on our care teams. Physicians are expected to support advanced practitioner (AP), nursing, and other clinical support staff by providing the safest and highest quality patient care possible.
- Works as an integral member of the PCT, which includes careful attention to customer service, population management, appropriate delegation, and participation in the quality initiatives of the health center.
- Conducts a program of care with responsibility for the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients. Obtains history and physical examinations of the patients in an ambulatory setting.
- The physician will prescribe buprenorphine-containing medications as needed to care for patients with opioid use disorder safely.
- Renders services to patients of NSCH in a competent, professional, and ethical manner; makes a diagnosis and administers treatments based on evidence-based medicine whenever possible but always within accepted standards of care.
- Seeks outside advice and consultation as necessary; refers for specialty care and confirmation of diagnosis and treatment when appropriate.
- Participates in health promotion and disease prevention activities, including screening, immunization, and health education events sponsored by NSCH.
- Takes part in quality assurance and patient care assessment activities.
- Physicians with osteopathic training perform manipulation within the scope of their practice.
- Adheres to the documentation standards set for NSCH staff.
- Performs emergency treatment consistent with established policies and procedures accepted standards of care.
- Assumes "on call" responsibilities, evening and weekend coverage for NSCH.
- Participates in extended access to patient care as needed.
- Attends scheduled meetings in hospitals and NSCH.
- Participates in and complies with all policies, procedures, and reimbursement plans related to MassHealth and other state and federal reimbursement programs or commercial payors with which NSCH may contract or affiliate.
- Must comply with all NSCH policies and procedures; all bylaws, rules, regulations, and policies of any hospital or facility you are granted privileges; and all applicable state and federal laws.
- Fulfills the expectations of the physician position, including other duties as needed.
Requirements
- MD/DO is required with a current Massachusetts License.
- Board Certified in his or her specialty.
- One year working as a physician in an ambulatory setting is preferred.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with excellent time management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, committed to establishing a safe and respectful environment for team members.
- Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.
- High commitment to continuous improvement in the quest for comprehensive, quality health care.
- Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills.
- Fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese, a plus.
- Competency in working with Microsoft Office Suite and Epic is a plus.
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel between sites as needed are required.
At North Shore Community Health, our commitment lies in fostering a diverse workforce. If you're enthusiastic about this position but feel that your previous experience aligns differently with every requirement in the job description, we still encourage you to apply!
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