Medical Doctor with 3-5 years of direct patient experience, including residency.
Valid Medical License and Board Certification required.
Federal DEA certification necessary.
Strong understanding of legal and ethical standards in medical care.
Proficient in EHR documentation for patient management.
Responsibilities
Provide and manage direct patient care, including examinations and treatment.
Engage patients and families in self-management care plans.
Analyze medical histories and conditions to determine optimal care.
Diagnose medical conditions and prescribe appropriate treatments.
Refer patients to specialists as needed.
Coordinate patient care activities with nursing and support staff.
Participate in quality improvement meetings and health promotion programs.
Benefits
Annual flu vaccination required for all employees.
Opportunity to work in a multi-specialty physician group.
Engagement in population health activities.
Involvement in quality improvement efforts.
Supportive environment for patient care and education.
Full Job Description
Salary Range: $200,000.00 to $300,000.00 per year
By adhering to Connecticut State Law, pay ranges are posted. The pay rate will vary based on various factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge of position and comparison to others who are already in this role within the company.
Flu Vaccine Considerations Proof of annual flu vaccination is required for all employees.
Physicians Alliance of Connecticut (PACT, LLC)is a multi-specialty physician group that is in partnership with Hartford Healthcare is seeking two Physicians to work with our PACT Primary Care West Haven offices. The office will be located in Guilford.
Essential Functions
Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
Engages patients and their families or caregivers in understanding, setting and monitoring self management care plans, and documents individualized care plans and care coordination in the patient chart.
Analyze patients medical history, medication allergies, physical condition and examination to determine best care
Diagnose medical condition
Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
Refers patients to specialists or to internal medicine as appropriate.
Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
Respect and promote patient rights and privacy.
Responding appropriately to emergency situations.
Participate in meetings to evaluate practice processes and work flows pertaining to patient care and quality improvement efforts.
Participate in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
Participates in population health activities as directed by the practice.
Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives , and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
Understanding of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosage and instruct patients in correct usage.
Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluations, diagnosis and treatments in area of expertise.
Demonstrated skill in interviewing and patient coaching.
EHR documentation as it pertains to patients and populations of patients.
Education and Experience
Medical Doctor with 3 to 5 years of direct patient experience which may include residency.
Medical License, Board certification, Federal DEA certification
