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Lancaster General Health

Primary Care Physician - Family Medicine Manheim

Lancaster General Health, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,


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Summary

0.8 to 1.0 FTE, Family Physician at Manheim. 28-32 patient care hours per week, call approx every 6-8 weekends, 1 evening per week.Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide high level and patient-centered care in the discipline of Family Medicine.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:Consults with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment.Recommends and orders tests to determine extent of illness or help diagnose condition.Monitors lab results, medication adherence and medication toxicities.Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccinations, and other medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.Explain and discuss procedures, test results, or prescribed treatment with the patient.Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.Refers patients to medical specialists when necessary.SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

Represents the practice at Hospital committees in such a manner that the burden of attending the meetings is reasonably distributed among all of the physicians in the group.Assists in recruiting and interviewing of new physicians and staff to the practice.Attends Directors' and Committee meetings.Acquires the necessary CME credits and takes the certification examination to maintain re-certification status.Other duties as assigned.JOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), issued by the Accreditation Council on Medical Education.Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine or Board eligible.Current Medical licensure issued by PA State Board of Medicine or the PA State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.Successful completion of Family Medicine Residency.Completed area of concentration (AOC) during 3-year residency or one-year clinical fellowship and associated certification obtained in area of specialty within 6 months of date of hire, as applicable for practice.Prior experience in clinical medicine as a Family Physician.A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:At least three (3) years clinical patient care experience as a specialist in Family Medicine.COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTSATTENTION/CONCENTRATION –

The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others:The position requires strong concentration skills. The individual must have the ability to voluntarily sustain concentration to a task over an extended period of time.NEW LEARNING AND MEMORY –

The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material:A large portion of this position requires reliance on verbal memory and new learning. Efficiency in processing verbal information is a major requirement.PROBLEM SOLVING, REASONING AND CREATIVE THINKING –

The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to think (in order to solve a problem):The position requires autonomy of thought and problem solving. The individual must be able to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems.APTITUDES:

The following are essential requirements of the position in relation to job-worker situations:Leadership, control and planning:

Ability to accept responsibility for leadership, direction, control, planning, negotiating, organizing, directing, supervising, formulating practices, or making final decisions.Repetitive work:

Ability to continuously perform the same type of work for extended periods of time according to set procedures.Performing under stressful conditions:

Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency or critical situations.Variety and change:

Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency.Communication:

Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely.Interpersonal relations:

Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment.EQUIPMENT USAGE REQUIREMENTSEquipment/Tools:

Computer, Phone, Copier, Printer, Fax, Office Supplies, Basic medical tools.Software:

Microsoft Office Products, Basic computer skills and competency on the hospital information management system.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSBody Position/Movement:Sit: OccasionallyStand: FrequentlyWalk: FrequentlyBend: RarelyPush: OccasionallyPull: OccasionallyKneel/Squat: OccasionallyReach: FrequentlyTwist: RarelyBalance: RarelyClimb: RarelyLifting:

Degree of physical exertion is: Moderate, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.Sensory Abilities specifically required:VisionHearingPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTWORKING CONDITIONS:

Position involves exposure to the following harmful elements:Bio hazardous WasteDisclaimer:

This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection.Benefits At A Glance:

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysShift, Weekend and On-Call DifferentialsHealth, Dental and Vision CoverageShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Savings Account with Company MatchingChild Care SubsidiesOnsite Gym and Fitness ClassesDisclaimerPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

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