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Family Practice - Community Based Healthcare
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/05/24
Do you want to work for an organization truly focused on the health and wellness of the community? Look no further, our client company located in the Metro Milwaukee area is looking to add an experienced Family Practice Physician to their growing team.
The Family Practice Physician will provide primary care services to adults and children, including preventive care as well as diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of injuries and illnesses. They examine patients, take medical histories, prescribe medications, counsel patients, order and/or perform diagnostic tests and perform procedures within the scope of practice for Family Medicine.
Working Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Essential Functions
Systematically assesses patients’ health status, arrives at appropriate diagnosis(es), and implements care plan for effective clinical outcomes:
• Provides primary care medical services for assigned patients, including preventive physical examinations, evaluation and treatment of injuries and illnesses, and referrals to appropriate specialties or facilities.
• Orders, performs, interprets, and analyzes diagnostic tests as appropriate.
• Prescribes medication, therapy and other specialized medical care as appropriate.
• Considers thorough range of treatment/preventive options and arrives at a recommended course of action that is age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable.
• Appropriately manages patient care and health status following initiation of treatment/preventive plan, and monitors and adjusts as warranted.
• Communicates effectively with patients and family so that they understand their diagnosis, treatment plans, and need for follow-up care.
• Educates and encourages patients to become active participants in their own healthcare-related behavior and provides patient education materials for use in encouraging wellness.
• Documents within the electronic medical record system, according to established guidelines to facilitate ongoing quality of care in a timely manner.
• Delegates direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel.
• Responds appropriately to emergent situations.
• Takes actions to ensure continuity of care for patients.
• Contributes to effective and efficient practice management policies and practices that support patient access and quality of medical care:
• Participates in access planning for the clinic, ensuring an appropriate amount of same-day patient access.
• Actively participates in clinical quality improvement initiatives.
• Meets the agreed number of patient contact hours for the agreed full time equivalent (FTE) status, pursuant to hospital policy.
• Collaborates in establishing and achieving personal goals for numbers of visits and relative value units.
• Supports appropriate billing for professional services through timely documentation and maintaining adequate.
• knowledge of the district’s billing policies and procedures
• Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Cooperates with the preparation for regulatory surveys.
• Responds to telephone calls in a timely fashion.
• Reviews and follows up on complaints and concerns about medical care.
• Maintains and improves skill level through participation in continuing medical education Manages patient care through appropriate use of available resources:
• Appropriately prescribes and orders ancillary services.
• Utilizes referral network appropriately.
• Manages chronic health/disease conditions Provides medical leadership for the district:
• Serves as a resource to colleagues and support staff, enhancing quality of care.
• Assists as requested in the training, orientation, and evaluation of clinical support staff.
• Regularly attends and actively participates in clinic staff meetings or physician/staff meetings.
• Participates in planning for the clinic and hospital, providing input to the annual operating and capital budgets and the long-range strategic plan.
• Participates in appropriate Medical Staff structure.
• Participates in community education and other professional activities to promote practice growth and community wellness as requested.
• Meets additional expectations of all SMMHS executive team.
• Demonstrates Core Values in performance and behavior.
• Complies with policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
• Valid license to practice within the state of Wisconsin
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children and adults
• Current DEA
• Current BLS required
• Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine. If not board certified, must become board certified within five (5) years of residency or fellowship training. Must maintain board certification and satisfy specialty/subspecialty recertification requirements, as applicable
• Clean malpractice and background
The Family Practice Physician will provide primary care services to adults and children, including preventive care as well as diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of injuries and illnesses. They examine patients, take medical histories, prescribe medications, counsel patients, order and/or perform diagnostic tests and perform procedures within the scope of practice for Family Medicine.
Working Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Essential Functions
Systematically assesses patients’ health status, arrives at appropriate diagnosis(es), and implements care plan for effective clinical outcomes:
• Provides primary care medical services for assigned patients, including preventive physical examinations, evaluation and treatment of injuries and illnesses, and referrals to appropriate specialties or facilities.
• Orders, performs, interprets, and analyzes diagnostic tests as appropriate.
• Prescribes medication, therapy and other specialized medical care as appropriate.
• Considers thorough range of treatment/preventive options and arrives at a recommended course of action that is age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable.
• Appropriately manages patient care and health status following initiation of treatment/preventive plan, and monitors and adjusts as warranted.
• Communicates effectively with patients and family so that they understand their diagnosis, treatment plans, and need for follow-up care.
• Educates and encourages patients to become active participants in their own healthcare-related behavior and provides patient education materials for use in encouraging wellness.
• Documents within the electronic medical record system, according to established guidelines to facilitate ongoing quality of care in a timely manner.
• Delegates direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel.
• Responds appropriately to emergent situations.
• Takes actions to ensure continuity of care for patients.
• Contributes to effective and efficient practice management policies and practices that support patient access and quality of medical care:
• Participates in access planning for the clinic, ensuring an appropriate amount of same-day patient access.
• Actively participates in clinical quality improvement initiatives.
• Meets the agreed number of patient contact hours for the agreed full time equivalent (FTE) status, pursuant to hospital policy.
• Collaborates in establishing and achieving personal goals for numbers of visits and relative value units.
• Supports appropriate billing for professional services through timely documentation and maintaining adequate.
• knowledge of the district’s billing policies and procedures
• Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Cooperates with the preparation for regulatory surveys.
• Responds to telephone calls in a timely fashion.
• Reviews and follows up on complaints and concerns about medical care.
• Maintains and improves skill level through participation in continuing medical education Manages patient care through appropriate use of available resources:
• Appropriately prescribes and orders ancillary services.
• Utilizes referral network appropriately.
• Manages chronic health/disease conditions Provides medical leadership for the district:
• Serves as a resource to colleagues and support staff, enhancing quality of care.
• Assists as requested in the training, orientation, and evaluation of clinical support staff.
• Regularly attends and actively participates in clinic staff meetings or physician/staff meetings.
• Participates in planning for the clinic and hospital, providing input to the annual operating and capital budgets and the long-range strategic plan.
• Participates in appropriate Medical Staff structure.
• Participates in community education and other professional activities to promote practice growth and community wellness as requested.
• Meets additional expectations of all SMMHS executive team.
• Demonstrates Core Values in performance and behavior.
• Complies with policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
• Valid license to practice within the state of Wisconsin
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children and adults
• Current DEA
• Current BLS required
• Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine. If not board certified, must become board certified within five (5) years of residency or fellowship training. Must maintain board certification and satisfy specialty/subspecialty recertification requirements, as applicable
• Clean malpractice and background