JOB SUMMARY:
Providers at Robeson Health Care Corporation deliver the full range of ambulatory primary care services, including diagnosis and
treatment of acute and chronic illness in all age groups to include HIV care, preventative and well childcare, minor surgical procedures, and occasional medical emergencies. The providers are responsible for seeing their scheduled patients as well as walk-ins and add-ons, providing coverage during the operating hours of the Center, providing telephone consultation as needed, performing administrative tasks associated with the provision of medical care, participating in quality improvement activities. The Staff Physician is expected to work hours assigned by RHCC. The Staff Physician agrees to provide night call and weekend coverage on a rotational basis. Medical providers are expected to manage all patients and conditions within the scope of their training and approved privileges. The Staff Physician is responsible for providing quality health care in accordance with RHCC’s policy and procedures and guidelines set forth by the NC Medical Board and other regulatory entities. The Staff Physician will forward any and all funds received from patients, Medicaid, Medicare, and all other sources for services while in the employment of the RHCC. Malpractice insurance will be provided by the Federal Tort Claims Act.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist RHCC in maintaining a daily productivity goal as designated by the President/CEO.
2. Ensure quality patient care per Joint Commission, Bureau of Primary Health Care, and RHCC standards.
3. Perform other necessary duties as required by the Robeson Health Care Corporation to meet the goal of providing primary health care services.
4. Maintain the confidentiality of Robeson Health Care Corporation and the patients/client that the corporation serves.
5. Develop a plan of care for each patient, including complete medical history, physical examination, diagnosis, appropriate treatment and/or referral, including hospitalization where necessary.
6. Orders routine and diagnostic lab and x-ray studies according to established criteria (standing orders).
7. Diagnose acute and chronic illness on the basis of clinical findings, laboratory and x-ray reports and the results of other diagnostic procedures.
8. Confer with consulting physicians, nursing, patients, and patient's families concerning treatment and care of patients.
9. Refer patients that require specialist services and ensure continuity of care is provided.
10. Participate in the Health Promotion/Disease Prevention activities required by the U.S. Public Health Service.
11. Staff physician will be asked to cosign for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
12. Adjust medications according to therapeutic goals and explains treatment to patients, families and other clinic personnel.
13. Work to uphold RHCC’s Code of Ethics, Vision, Mission, Values, and Strategic Plan.
14. Renders emergency care and treatment including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, starting I-V fluids, medications, and sutures lacerations.
15. Responsible for providing treatment to clients from RHCC’s residential treatment facilities as needed.
16. Teach and counsel patients and families including education on the importance of health care measures.
17. Maintains all patient records to comply with required standards, reviews record regularly and obtains physician counter signatures of all notes where medical care rendered by the Physician Assistant.
18. The Staff Physician is to rotate throughout Robeson Health Care Corporation as requested by RHCC management.
19. Responsible for the completion of all medical charts within 72 hours of visit.
20. Responsible for attending the monthly provider meetings.
21. Responsible for completing peer review as assigned on a quarterly basis and submitting results to the Chief Medical Officer.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduation from an accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy.
2. Completion of an approved residency program.
3. License to practice medicine in the State of North Carolina.
4. The ability to relate with warmth and effectiveness to the patients and other providers of the Corporation.
3. Sufficient experience to carry out the duties of this position.
4. Staff Physician must be credentialed and approved with all payor sources, to include private insurances, Medicare, and Medicaid at all times.
5. Must have a valid North Carolina driver's license.
Pay: From $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan repayment program
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
