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The Physician is an essential member of a multidisciplinary team that provides health care to patients in an urban community health center serving a diverse community. Broadly, she / he will be a key player in developing and supporting the infrastructure to implement a preventive and chronic care model of team-based care delivery, with a patient-centered and continuous improvement perspective.
The Dimock Center is a federally qualified community health center that heals and uplifts individuals, families and communities. Our vision is to redefine the model of a healthy community by creating equitable access to comprehensive health care and education. We promote a culture of respect, excellence, equal opportunity, and commitment to our employees and the communities we serve.
Our Health Center offers a range of primary and specialty health care for adults and children. We provide specialized clinics, Eye Care, Dental, Pediatrics, and OB / GYN.
Qualifications
Education : Required – MD / DO, completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, Board certified or eligible
Experience : required : Residency as above, Bilingual Spanish preferred
Knowledge / Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills
- Great self-starter who integrates with multi-disciplinary team
- Motivational skills with patients
- Basic electronic documentation skills
License / Registration / Certification
Active Massachusetts licensure; DEA; Massachusetts controlled license. Board eligibility. Basic Life Support within 90 days of start.
Competencies
Clinical Care – Care for patients as part of the care team of physicians, mid-level providers, residents, nurses, medical assistants, social workers, nutritionists, and non-clinical administrative staff in each of the primary care clinics.Laboratory and Image Review – Review and sign off all laboratory and imaging results from patients.Referrals / transition of care Review and sign off all transition of care documentation (ED, hospital, referrals) from patients.Access—accessible for clinical care both in person as per agreement on contract and after hour’s phone consultation as per clinic specific rotation schedule.Documentation—for purposes of seamless communication and data collection, PCP clearly documents all clinical interactions (in person and by phone) in the electronic health record in accordance with health center and clinic documentation workflows.Patient Centeredness—as do all care team members ensures that the patients’ needs are at the center of all treatment plans and broader clinical operations plans, and actively involves patients in development of such plans.Community member / citizenship –Self-monitoring : ensures maintenance of own knowledge base.Team monitoring : Work with team members to enhance their skills and plan for continuing training in clinical and customer service areas.Continuous Quality Improvement – Accountable for individual and team quality measures.Participation in clinic specific projects—might include internal improvement projects, research projects, and grants.EFFICIENCY
Takes responsibility for delivery of services as part of team effort in unit / department.Takes initiative in making suggestions for improvement of services.Meets deadlines without causing undue disruption.Utilizes human resources, time, and supplies efficiently.HUMAN RELATIONS / COMMUNICATIONS
Projects a positive attitude in professional and personal interactions in the work environment.Uses effective verbal and written communication skills.Cooperates with others, demonstrating respect and courtesy.Maintains professional behavior in stressful situations.MATURITY / RESPONSIBILITY
Exhibits professional demeanor in tone of voice, appearance, and movement.Maintains a high standard of confidentiality regarding the patients, visitors, and co-workers.Demonstrates serious effort to improve job performanceATTENDANCE
Adheres to The Dimock Center’s policies regarding attendance and tardinessFollows policies related to work and breaksAssists in meeting scheduling needs in helping to cover for absences, emergencies, times of heavy workload, holidays, and vacations.Compensation : $175,000 - $230,000 per year plus benefits.
EEO Statement
The Dimock Center values diversity and its committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
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