Description

The MD/DO, Family Medicine Physician treats a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, develops long-term, personal relationships with their patients, produces individualized healthcare programs based on patient historical data and offers continuous support and health management advice. They provide preventative care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunization and screening tests, and personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Requirements

• Must have a valid Virginia license.
• Must be Board eligible or Board certified in family practice.
• If Board eligible, must meet certification requirements within three (3) years of completing residency training program or within three (3) years of employment with ESRHS if previously employed.
• Must adhere to guidelines of given primary care specialty for meeting recertification requirements. 
• Must meet annual primary care specialty continuing education medical education requirements (or those set forth by the AMA).
• Must maintain current state medical licensure and DEA certification and provide to Human Resources.
• Maintains certification as Basic Life Support Provider.
• Provider must maintain updated copies of all their licensures, certification and CME.
• Ability to work well in a cooperative fashion with diverse groups of health professionals and center staff. 
• Ability to work independently and to make appropriate clinical decisions which reflect professional strength, confidence and integrity.
• Must have excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have basic keyboarding skills and computer knowledge.
• Must demonstrate excellent internal and external customer service skills.
• Employee must demonstrate an understanding of the intent, and follow standards, guidelines and protocols related to achieving and maintaining certifications by outside agencies.
• Must demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to Eastern Shore Rural Health and its Mission Statement. 

Summary

• Will provide primary care services of an acute, chronic and preventive nature to patients of all age groups as guided by organizational protocols and license to practice.
• Adheres to quality assessment guidelines, OSHA or other regulations as federally mandated or as set forth by principles of practice of ESRHS.
• As part of the center team, consisting of other providers, nurses, health education specialists, case managers, interpreters, transportation and outreach workers and others, assists in implementation of the clinical services plan with measurable goals and objectives as outlined in the Health Care Plan of the Federal 330 Grant.
• Accepts clinical responsibilities/duties assigned or requested by the Chief Medical Officer or Chief Executive Officer.
• Assists in the responsibility of call for the practice.
• Abides by policies, procedures and protocols as needed to achieve the center’s goals and objectives.
• Represents ESRHS in the community through involvement in community activities which support the mission and philosophy of ESRHS.
• Maintains organized, complete electronic medical records with regard to content appropriateness and confidentiality.
• Participates in center staff meetings, sharing responsibility for effectiveness of these meetings when requested with center manager and clinical director. Supports and assists the clinical staff as needed, makes recommendations for service improvement, patient flow and changes to center.
• Shares in responsibility of teaching of students, residents, and other health professionals as the community health center becomes involved in the training of primary care providers.
• Attends quarterly ESRHS provider meetings unless prevented by unusual circumstances. If unable to attend, must notify CMO for exemption. Every other quarterly provider meeting may be viewed at the medical provider's center.
• Assist in weekend provider coverage at ESRHS Express Care as needed, or seasonally on Saturdays at Chincoteague Island Community Health Center.

Management may modify, add or remove essential job functions as necessary, or as changing organizational needs require.