Family Medicine opening: Houghton, NY
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Houghton, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/15/24
**Family Medicine opening in New York State**
Located in Houghton, NY
65 miles from Buffalo, NY
- Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC)
- Visa opportunities
- Loan Repayment Program
- Flexible schedules for a work/life balance
- Part-time employment if desired
- Serve those who are disadvantaged and underserved
Job Summary
- The Family Medicine Physician is responsible for providing medical care to people of all ages; responsible for treating, testing, diagnosing and monitoring diseases and provide general care to community members.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, appropriate and effective clinical care for patients of all ages
- 100% outpatient care
- Maintain good quality medical records
- Work within a team collaborative model at a Patient Centered Medical Home
- Advocate for quality care on behalf of patients and the organization
- Provide care and treatment
- Diagnose, treat, and monitor diseases, disorders, and conditions.
- Prescribe appropriate medications to treat patients in accordance with standardized procedures and company policy.
- Perform pap smears, pelvic and breast exams.
- Conduct mood and emotional well-being assessments during post-partum appointment.
- Collaborate and consult with other medical and non-medical personnel.
- Effectively monitor patients progress throughout treatment plan and care and provide continuous improvement on patient outcomes.
- Educate patients on importance of treatment plans and communicate side effects and risk of medications prescribed.
- Educate patients on disease prevention and health.
- Demonstrate effective and detailed written documentation skills.
- Conduct routine check-up appointments and maintain follow up throughout
- Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication with patients.
- Able to multitask and manage assigned projects and tasks as directed.
- All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- MD/DO degree
- Successful completion of family medicine residency
- Licensed in the state of New York and/or Pennsylvania or willingness to obtain licensure
- Board Certified or Board Eligible
- DEA Certification required.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent independent judgment, problem-solving, analytical and collaborative skills in order to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, providing patient centered leadership and direction.
- Must have the emotional intelligence that may include, but not limited to, patience, sensitivity and the compassion to work with patients that may be stressed, anxious, and difficult.
- Ability to work as a team.
- Must have strong computer skills.
- Must demonstrate detailed, effective writing/documentation and verbal skills.
Benefits Package
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Paid Holidays and CME Time
- 28 Paid Time Off Days per year
- CME Allowance
- Relocation Assistance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to a 4% employer match
- Malpractice Insurance at no cost (FTCA)
- Qualify for the Loan Repayment Program
Benefits of living in Western New York or Northwest Pennsylvania
- Affordable housing (median home purchase price $100,000 - $110,000 as of December 2023)
- Low cost of living, 25% lower than the national cost of living
- Excellent schools depending upon where you choose to live and outstanding private schools
- Many activities for adults and children including baseball, skiing, golfing, karate, swimming, etc.
- Malpractice insurance covered with FTCA and would you have no malpractice tail
- Outstanding physician support
- Convenient and scenic commutes without the hassle of traffic
- Numerous golf clubs across the area
- Numerous local, state and national parks across the area
- Camping and trails
- Zippo/Case Museum
- Close to Allegheny River and Letchworth State Park
- Short drive (less than 3.5 hours) to Buffalo, NY; Rochester, NY; Erie, PA; PIttsburgh, PA; State College, PA
- Many opportunities in the communities for church and volunteer activities
- A family friendly community that has kept the quaint "small town" charm
Everyone is welcome here. We are actively seeking diverse candidates to join the team and encourage applications from candidates of color. Equal opportunity employer, all applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, veteran, or disability status.