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Immediate Care Clinician- Community Health
Immediate Care Clinician- Community HealthOptimus Healthcare • Bridgeport, CT, United States
Immediate Care Clinician- Community Health

Immediate Care Clinician- Community Health

Optimus Healthcare • Bridgeport, CT, United States
29 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Are you passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care? Optimus Health Care-the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County-is looking for dedicated professionals to join our team! With multiple locations in Bridgeport, Stratford, and Stamford, our mission is to be a lifelong health care partner, dedicated to achieving optimal wellness for the communities we serve.

Optimus Healthcare is looking for an Immediate Care Clinician to join our team at our Park City Primary Care Clinic located in Bridgeport

POSITION SUMMARY

The Immediate Care Clinician will provide primary care to patients following accepted standards and protocols and will function as part of a team, seeing patients on a scheduled and walk-in basis and directing their clinical care together with other members of the care team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES .

  • Provide direct patient care including pre-operative care, post-hospital follow-ups, physical exams (up to four physical exams per day, 30 minutes per exam) and urgent care, as well as telehealth care as needed.
  • Immediate Care clinician in collaboration with the CMO will provide clinical guidance and direction as needed to the non-physician members of the Immediate Care team regarding direct patient care, use of clinician time for in-person and telehealth visits, Immediate Care clinician staffing / coverage questions.
  • Provide clinical coverage at various Optimus sites as needed, while maintaining a primary presence at a designated Optimus clinical location.
  • Collaborate with the Immediate Care Team to monitor the Immediate Care pool on a daily basis, distributing assignments based on need and availability of clinician staffing.
  • Follow his / her own patients' lab and imaging results (except during PTO, when these responsibilities will be assigned to another member of the Immediate Care team.
  • Support primary care clinicians in completing home care and other clinical orders and other documentation as needed.
  • The Immediate Care clinicians will participate in regularly scheduled Immediate Care team meetings with the goal of maximizing the efficiency of the care process and designing and implementing standing orders to guide patient care and decrease clinical and administrative workload for Optimus' primary care clinicians.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of patients in a diverse community.
  • Ability to work independently, and to interact with colleagues and other staff in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles and techniques of general medicine and public health, as traditionally practiced.
  • The ability to work well under pressure analyzes and evaluates individual members' needs, reach sound conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Must be detail oriented and be able to multi-task effectively.
  • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and / or infection control standards.
  • Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation,
  • diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise.

  • Knowledge of the availability of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in the area of medical expertise.
  • Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals in the area of expertise.
  • Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages
  • and instruct patients in correct usage.

  • Ability to develop and present educational programs and / or workshops.
  • Competent with common PC applications including the Internet, Email and Microsoft Office as well as comfortable with EMR applications i.e., EPIC.
  • Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with telemedicine helpful.
  • EDUCATION :

    Must hold MD, DO, from an accredited medical school; BA / BS, MS preferred. Graduate of AMA accredited Physician Assistant of NP program.

    EXPERIENCE : 2 years of experience is preferred in providing patient care as MD, DO PA, NP, or Preference for board certification in internal medicine, family practice, or emergency medicine.

    LANGUAGE SKILLS : Bi-lingual preferred

    LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION :

  • Current unrestricted Connecticut License to practice medicine as and MD, DO, PA, NP
  • Active Federal DEA and Controlled Substance Registration
  • For physicians board certified in Specified Area of Medical Specialty.
  • Current CPR certification and ACLS certification required.
  • Working for Optimus :

  • OHC provides a fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function.
  • 100% Outpatient Setting
  • Excellent health & welfare benefit options
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Optimus and its caring, multilingual staff proudly serve our community in a patient-centered environment.
  • NHSC Student Loan Repayment, if eligible
  • Optimus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and / or state law.

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