Family Medicine Physician

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

Under indirect supervision, provides and manages direct health care for specified patient population. Has specialized knowledge and experience related to the primary components of Family Medicine.

Compensation Package May Include

• Excellent benefits package
• Commencement bonus
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance with (5) five days
• Malpractice / liability
• License(s) expense
• Four (4) weeks of PTO

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The four elements described below outline what CMU Partners refers to as the CARE model. Each employed physician provider may have a different proportion of his or her duties allocated to each of the elements. Additionally, the specific duties within each element may be justifiably unique respective to the demands of the department.

Staff privileges at member hospitals as appropriate will be maintained with academic work rounds and attending rounds. Will be engaged in providing quality education in a clinical environment, serving diverse patients, including the medically underserved and low-income population.

a. Provide clinical supervision, in conjunction with other faculty, for resident clinics, and in-patient settings including evaluation of residents in the hospitals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

a. Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.

b. Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.

c. Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.

d. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and / or infection control standards.

e. Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.

f. Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

g. Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.

h. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

i. Effective verbal and written communication skills.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

a. Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and / or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

b. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

c. Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.

QUALIFICATIONS

CMU is an AA / EO institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.