Family Practice - Without OB Physician

Location : Northern Indiana, a tight-knit community where people work together to maintain a safe and welcoming environment. A large agricultural population provides a constant supply of high-quality, local produce at the city s weekly farmer s market and annual blueberry festival. Residents enjoy the low cost-of-living and highly rated school system. Approximately 25 miles to South Bend, 80 miles to Fort Wayne and 120 miles to Indianapolis.

Facility : A 58-bed acute care hospital providing compassionate, faith-based care with the latest in advanced medical technology in a diverse and team-oriented environment. It offers providers an opportunity to realize personal development as well as fulfill the mission of the health system

Opportunity :

• Join this high-profile practice (off-site of hospital, outpatient Family Medicine - safety net clinic) with two physicians and one nurse practitioner. This position is OB-optional.
• Primarily responsible to assess, evaluate and treat patients in the hospital / medical office setting, under the supervision and collaboration of a physician, by using advanced knowledge and skill to identify abnormal conditions, diagnose health problems, develop and implement treatment plans, evaluate patient outcomes, and collaborate with or refer to a physician in the hospital / medical practice for further care management.
• Will see patients of a variety of ages.
• Basic laboratory services are available and basic procedures may be performed.
• Must adhere to the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services.
• May be required to maintain active membership status on the medical staff
• Actively demonstrates the organization s mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.
• Performs complete, accurate history and physical assessment / examination as appropriate for patient setting / type of visit.
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic tests and accurately, communicates results to patient, completes all documentation, adhering to compliance standards for documentation, coding / billing and collaborative supervision.
• Reports abnormal findings to collaborative / supervising physician.
• Prescribes appropriate treatment, pharmacological agents and / or other non-pharmacological interventions. Completes simple and complex procedures independently. Reports adverse patient responses to collaborative / supervising physician.
• Provides direct patient and family education regarding patient medical condition / disease process, treatment methodologies, outcomes management, wellness and prognosis.
• Determines the effectiveness of patient care plans, treatment and interventions through reassessment and modifies as necessary to achieve patient health status goals. Reports significant plan changes to collaborative / supervising physician.
• Responsible for communication with physician regarding variations from normal and evaluation of patient outcomes. Collaborates with physician and other members of health care team to provide individualized plan of care. Delegates care within scope of practice.
• Participates in medical record, patient care, quality assurance, process improvement and compliance audits, evaluations and follow-up.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in handling schedule coverage and service excellence.
• Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job, effective operation of medical practice and access / delivery of care to patients as directed.
• Qualify for federal school loan forgiveness program

Compensation :