Family Medicine
JOB SUMMARY
The duties of the Physician position include, but are not limited to, providing diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients ranging in age from infant through adolescent, proper maintenance of records, acting as the Supervisory Physician of Mid-level Providers and Residents as required, and any other reasonable and proper duties assigned.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
- Perform histories, physicals and prescribing a diagnostic, education, preventive and/or treatment plan within the standards of accepted medical practice
- Perform and/or order labs, diagnostic procedures, and making appropriate referrals as necessary
- Maintain patient records
- Adhere to proper charting protocols
- Coordinate continuity of medical care for patients
- Promote health by advising patients on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease
- Inoculate and vaccinate as required
- Perform minor surgery as necessary
- Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities
- Other responsibilities as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Doctoral degree, either M.D. or D.O., in medicine
- Minimum of 5 years experience
- Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a clinical environment
- Must have and maintain current Florida License in good standing
- Board Certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills
- Show initiative, creativity and problem-solving ability
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare
- Ability to work under pressure
- Computer literacy
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience using an electronic medical records system
- Bilingual a plus, but not required
RELATIONSHIP REPORTING
- Reports to the Chief Medical Officer
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Communicate effectively with patients and staff
- Be able to sit, stand or view a computer screen for extended periods of time
- Perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time
- Be able to use hand and fingers to handle or feel
- Be able to reach with hands and arms
