Family practice physician job description
A family practice physician is a medical professional working at an all-ages healthcare facility and is responsible for providing care to a wide variety of patients. Their duties include examining and diagnosing patients, providing appropriate treatment, and checking in on past patients.
Example family practice physician requirements on a job description
- Medical degree from an accredited institution
- Completion of a residency program in family medicine
- Licensure to practice medicine in the state
- Board certification in family medicine
- Knowledge of medical software and electronic health records
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
- Commitment to continued learning and professional development
Family practice physician job description example 1
Greene County Health Care, Incorporated family practice physician job description
The Physician delivers age-appropriate professional primary medical services to adult, geriatric and/or pediatric patients in an ambulatory care setting in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and consistent with the scope of medical practice as defined by the North Carolina Medical Practice Act, North Carolina Medical Board’s rules and position statements, and other applicable laws and regulations; and provides clinical leadership and supervision of midlevel providers and clinical staff.
Provides medical evaluation, treatment and consultation services to patients of the clinic according to accepted standards of care and applicable laws and regulations.
Documents appropriate chief complaint, past medical, family and social history, review of systems, medical examination, treatments, medications and allergies, assess and plan for each patient.
Provides medication orders/refills for treatments and prescriptions. Administration of medications, ancillary testing and/or referrals.
Provides patient education as needed and medical orders for care of patients by community agencies such as home health, home care, nursing home and/or hospice.
Completes documentation to comply with insurance and reimbursement guidelines and GCHC policies and procedures.
Works with Medical Director to provide leadership and medical direction for the clinic. Supervises assigned midlevel providers and other clinical staff in the conduct of patient related-care and delegates authority/responsibility when needed. Reviews medical record documentation of assigned midlevel providers and other clinical staff to assess for quality and appropriateness of care.
Qualifications and Skills
Graduate of an accredited school of medicine. Completion of residency training. Completion of mandatory continuing medical education as required for medical license. Completion of mandatory in-house orientation and in-service programs as required by GCHC policies and procedures. Knowledge of the scope of practice for physicians, mid-level providers, nurses, and other clinical staff in North Carolina. Knowledge of safety and infection control standards applicable to an ambulatory care setting. Current and valid medical license in good standing with the North Carolina Medical Board required. Certification in Basic Life Support (Healthcare Provider) required within six months of hire date then every two years thereafter. ACLS or PALS preferred.
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Family practice physician job description example 2
FSR family practice physician job description
- 5 years experience
- BC/BE
- DEA
- MD or DO
- Graduate from an accredited medical school in the United States or Canada.*
- Basic Life Support
- Licensure: active, current, unrestricted. Any U.S. state.
- Computer competency including at least 30 WPM
- Internship/Residency: FP - approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the Committee on Postdoctoral Training of the American Osteopathic Association.
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This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the AMA; AAMCs; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. DOE and ACGME at the time the degree was obtained (e.g. RCPSC), College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).
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Family practice physician job description example 3
Chestnut Health Systems family practice physician job description
Physician will have the opportunity to work in a newly constructed 32,000 square foot health center with new equipment, pharmacy and lab on site, teaching kitchen and adjacent group rooms. The new health center's design supports and encourages a multidisciplinary team approach to whole-person care patient centered care that integrates primary care, behavioral health and dental (in near future) services.
Chestnut offers a robust benefit package. Additionally, Physician is eligible for National Health Service Corps loan repayment, can take advantage of flexible scheduling (no rounding, no weekends, no call) and Continuing Medical Education opportunities. Malpractice coverage is available through the Federal Tort Claims Act.
**Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions.
+ Provide high quality, patient centered outpatient primary care to infant through geriatric patients.
+ Provide direct medical prescriber services in accordance with the state of Illinois and agency policies and procedures.
+ Set an example for and reinforcing evidence-based practices.
+ Other duties as assigned.
+ Requires a physician license in the state of Illinois.
+ Requires a Drug Enforcement Agency certification.
+ Board Certified/Board eligible physician specializing in Family Practice is preferred.
+ Ability to speak Spanish is beneficial.
+ Solid understanding of comprehensive health services.
+ Willingness to adhere to stated program and documentation protocols.
+ Ability to provide health coaching and health education to at risk or high risk patients with chronic conditions.
+ Willingness to work with underprivileged populations.
+ Satisfactory completion of Chestnut's background checking process.
This full-time position includes an excellent compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan with company match, generous paid time off benefits, and more.
***For additional information and inquiries text "Chestnut" to 97211
Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.
EOE - Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled
ID: 2021-3189
External Company URL: www.chestnut.org
Street: 702 Chestnut Street
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