Family Medicine Physician And Im/Primary Care Physician - Muncie, In

General Summary of Duties:
Provides primary care to patients acting as a physician in the clinic following established standards, practices and protocols. Normal working hours will be between Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Typical Working Environment:
Frequent exposure to communicable disease, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Tasks involve contact with blood or body substances.
Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Performs a complete physical exam and assessment and records findings.
• Makes independent medical judgments, collaborating with other physicians in managing acute and long term medical needs of patients, as appropriate.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Maintains and reviews patients records, charts, and other pertinent information.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures and reports tests and examination results.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Per licensing guidelines, administers medications and injections per direction and protocols.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health maintenance, illness prevention, normal behavior, social and physical growth and development. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Provides telephone consultation, follow-up phone calls, and triage patient telephone calls.
• Manages medical emergencies.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between Clinic visits.
• Provides consultation to nurse practitioners/physicians employed at health center in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients as appropriate.
• Remains current in advanced practice changes within specialized area, and where relevant, translates these findings into clinical practice.
• Demonstrates ongoing professional growth through participation in relevant educational endeavors and appropriate associations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Taking call on a rotation with other physicians.
• Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional growth and development to keep current in the latest trends in health care.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures concerning corporate compliance including privacy of protected health information.
• Performs related work as required, and other duties as assigned by Medical Director or CEO.

Performance Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
• Knowledge of and skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques or professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care
• Skill in taking medical history to assess medical condition and interpret findings
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance and quality control standards
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures

Special Requirements:

• Skill in exercising initiative, listening, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve quality patient care
• Able to prioritize work assignments, work independently, and perform duties efficiently
• Understanding of individual socio-economic status and life-style with respect for individual differences

Education: Medical Degree from an accredited medical school
Experience Requirements:
Strong community health/public health orientation. Three years of professional medical experience in a clinic setting preferred.
Certification/License:
Unlimited license to practice medicine in the State of Indiana. Federal DEA certification. CSR (controlled substance registration) for State of Indiana. Board certification or board eligibility.