Family Medicine Physician w/ OB in Chester, PA

Position Summary

ChesPenn Health Services is seeking an experienced, patient-focused Family Medicine Physician to provide primary care to adults and children at our Federally Qualified Health Center in Chester, PA.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine. Satisfactory completion of an approved residency program in stated specialty.
• Experience in ambulatory primary care, community health preferred.
• Unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license. Board eligibility in specialty required, Board Certification is preferred.
• DEA Certification.
• Current COVID-19 and flu vaccine required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong diagnostic and critical thinking skills
• Positive, enthusiastic, and inclusive demeanor while directly working with patients
• Understanding of trauma-informed care principles preferred
• Ability to work harmoniously as part of a health care team
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a licensed automobile preferred
• Ability to meet approved minimal physical and medical standards

Scope of responsibilities:

Clinical:

• Provide well care for patients as it applies to routine and screening physical examinations.
• Manage acute and chronic illnesses in an ambulatory environment.
• Perform follow-up examinations on patients referred to medical specialists.
• Educate patients in regard to health and education and the need for continued medical care.
• Work cooperatively with other professionals and paraprofessionals including registered nurses, medical technicians, medical office assistants, and medical records clerks.
• Act as supervising physician for nurse practitioners and physician assistants of the health center.
• Provide emergency telephone coverage according to rotation schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about patients and their families.Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor towards patients, staff, members and guests of ChesPenn
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Productivity:

• Maintain a high productivity level based on BPHC grant standards, with respect to the total number of patients to which professional services are rendered, annual patient encounters, and annual visits per patient.
• Record-keeping / Administration:
• Maintain and update patient records appropriately in Electronic Medical Record
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with community agencies and area hospitals.
• Conduct or lead medical and community health projects as requested.
• Participate in the development of the annual medical health care plan.
• Consistently participate in continuing medical education activities.