FAMILY PRACTICE PHYSICIAN

Company: Lorain County Health ' Dentistry
Location: Lorain
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

Position Title: Family Practice PhysicianStatus: Exempt Department: Family PracticeSupervisor: Chief Medical OfficerHours: Full-time (Monday-Friday, NO WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS)PRIMARY PURPOSEFamily Practice Physicians provide primary clinical care per the PCMH/NCQA model of care for patients of Lorain County Health & Dentistry. They specialize in providing care for the whole family and as such deliver comprehensive, ongoing care to patients regardless of age or gender. As primary care physicians, they examine and treat adults and children alike with a great variety of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist as needed. At Lorain County Health & Dentistry, Family Practice Physicians are expected to develop long term relationships with their patients and their patient's caregivers, provide patient informed individualized healthcare recommendations and plans and offer ongoing support and advice as needed in accordance with Lorain County Health & Dentistry's philosophy of "partnership" with patients while integrating its values of Respect, Quality, Compassion and Hope.EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Osteopathy (DO) is required. Must be board certified in area of practice.Must have BLS certification.Must be licensed in the State of Ohio and meet all requirements for credentialing and privileging. Must maintain appropriate continuing education requirements as established by State Board of Medical Examiners. SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSA minimum of three years of experience in a non-profit community healthcare environment is preferred. Must have proficient computer skills and the ability to become proficient in software programs specific to Lorain County Health & Dentistry i.e. NextGen, EPM, EHR, etc.Must have the skill and credibility to serve as a patient advocate and be a role model for change.Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor and communicate enthusiastically with patients. Ability to be responsive in working with a culturally-diverse patient population.Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to master a therapeutic communication approach.Ability to independently coordinate multiple tasks. Ability to work cooperatively with others.Must have valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus.PHYSICAL DEMANDS Fine and gross motor skills will be frequently employed. Some lifting of supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs. 75% walking or standing, 25% sitting at a desk. Category I re: exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases. BENEFITSExcellent Training & Orientation ProgramNational Health Service Corps Loan Repayment EligibilityPublic Service Loan Forgiveness EligibilityPaid HolidaysGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Health (Rx), Dental, and Vision InsuranceEmployer Paid Life InsuranceEmployer Paid Short- and Long-Term DisabilityAdditional Voluntary Life, Accident, and Critical Illness Benefit Options401(k) Retirement PlanGiving back, outreach, and true advocacy to the patient community we serve.Equal Opportunity Employer

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