Family Physician

Family PhysicianBrooklyn, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=592+Rockaway+Avenue+Brooklyn+NY+USA+11212)DescriptionProvides clinical oversight in the absence of the Assistant Medical Director and serves as collaborating physician for the Family Nurse Practitioner. Provides family medical care services which include: preventive activities such as screenings, comprehensive health assessments, diagnosis and treatment of minor, acute and chronic medical conditions.RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:+ Provides primary health care to clinical patients.+ Provides clinical oversight in the of the Assistant Medical Director.+ Works with the other members of the medical team to promote and maintain a high quality of medical care for the patients of the main health center.+ Provides high quality comprehensive pediatric care through interview and examination of patients; formulates diagnosis and institutes treatment based on objective data gathered.+ Offers counseling and makes referrals as indicated (i.e. specialty clinics).+ Works with other medical providers to implement procedures and evaluate ongoing medical services.+ Will be available for teaching, review of records and auditing as specified by the audit committee and protocols.+ Keeps patient and doctor's relationship confidential+ Serves as Collaborating Physician for the Family Nurse Practitioner.+ Provides coverage to other medical areas, as needed.+ Participates in team conference, medical staff meetings or any other meeting as set up by the department. Performs all procedures and duties applicable to private practice in an office setting.+ Practices quality medicine as outlined in the Quality Assurance Protocol of the Health Center and abides by departmental policy.+ Abides by the Oath of Hippocrates in rendering health care to the community. Maintains good moral conduct and professional ethics.+ Participates in on-call roster.RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS:+ Current license to practice medicine in New York State.+ Current biannual registration certificate to practice medicine in NY State.+ Completion of accredited training in an institution approved for post-graduate training.+ Board certified or Board eligible either in primary care or in pediatrics.We offer comprehensive benefit packages.