Crawford Thomas Recruiting
Primary Care Physician
Crawford Thomas Recruiting, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
Our client is a nonprofit with a $4.8 million annual operating budget, providing medical care and support services to anyone living with HIV and AIDS in North Alabama. They are looking for a Primary Care Physician to join their team ASAP!
Salary:$175-275k base salary + bonus + full comprehensive benefitsOffice Hours are Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm. Weekend on call every 6 weeks.
Job Summary:This position will be part of a collaborative team with other physicians, nurse practitioners and ancillary staff to provide acute and chronic primary healthcare services, including comprehensive medical care to patients living with HIV.
Job Responsibilities:Provide high quality comprehensive medical care to adolescents and adults, primarily, and pediatrics patients, occasionally (if applicable based upon specialty). Clinical care will include general primary care, including primary care for the LGBTQI+ community, as well as medical management of Hepatitis C, HIV, HIV prevention, and STI testing and treatment.Perform and document HPI, physical exam, diagnostic testing, consultations, outside referrals and other necessary evaluation for diagnosis and treatment based upon Evidence Based Medicine.Ensure that diagnostic testing results (labs, imaging, and procedures) and specialty consultation notes are reviewed in a timely manner, and appropriate treatment and follow-up is completed.Document all findings and pertinent data in EMR, and lock all charts in a period, determined by the CFO, COO, and CMO (or designee), not to exceed 72 hours after completion of encounter.Work collaboratively with team of providers and clinical staff to achieve an evidence-based practice, while creating an open and mutually supportive atmosphere for exchange of knowledge and information.Provide telemedicine services as needed to improve access to care and continuity of care within scope of applicable state and federal regulations.Travel to satellite clinics to provide patient care as needed.Provide minor office-based procedures and EKG review, as applicable based upon privileging.Work collaboratively with appropriate specialist(s) to review and treat complex patients and/or refer patients if not within your scope.Serve as a collaborating physician for mid-level practitioners according to the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners standards. Complete all requirements related to the Collaborative Practice Agreement.Serve in on-call rotation for after-hours answering service and daytime point of contact.Screen and refer clients to other community service providers as appropriate.Lead patient care team meetings, including daily huddles.Serve as Physician designee for patient medication and vaccine programs and other patient care programs.Ensure Thrive Alabama's objectives regarding quality, patient engagement, documentation, coding, and billing are met.Promote clinic's services to patients and the local community.Assist the team to find ways to maximize practice efficiency by reducing waste and promoting quality and process improvement.Work with clinical leadership to develop healthcare protocols, procedures, forms, and standing orders as appropriate to standardize and improve care.Participate in Quality Improvement Committee and QI projects as assigned.Participate in Peer Review activities as assigned.Educate staff, patients, and community on prevention, treatment, and interventions as it pertains to health conditions.Compliance with agency compliance standards, including Standards of Conduct, as well as compliance policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of regular performance evaluations.Assist in precepting students and residents as needed.Adhere to all Thrive Alabama policies and procedures, including those related to grant and funding requirements.Maintain continuing education as required by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners and Medical Licensure and respective American Board of Family/Internal Medicine to ensure continued licensure and certification.Maintain active BLS certification.Assume all other responsibilities that are assigned by Chief Medical Officer (or Designee) or Chief Operating Officer.
Qualifications:
Knowledge base for the management of health issues generally considered part of primary care.Knowledge base for managing HIV and Hepatitis C and STI's or willingness to acquire this knowledge.Ability to maintain a posture of continual learning, accommodation to new information, and investment in externally established standards of care.Knowledge of HIPAA laws and commitment to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our patients.Ability to effectively communicate with patients about their health and develop a therapeutic relationship to encourage engagement in care.Ability to work with patients, caregivers, and staff from diverse populations.Ability to effectively, respectfully, and professionally communicate with management, staff, colleagues, and the public.Ability to organize, present, and offer education and training programs.Ability to establish and maintain effective team relationships with other healthcare personnel (internal and external) and the public.Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.Software AccessMicrosoft OfficeeClinical WorksTraining and Experience or Minimum QualificationsM.D. or D.O. with a specialty in Internal Medicine or Family MedicineCurrent board certification by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), the American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine (AOBFM), American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM)Eligible for DEA registration and Qualified Alabama Controlled Substances CertificateEligible as a Physician Collaborator in Collaborative Practice AgreementsBLS certified
Salary:$175-275k base salary + bonus + full comprehensive benefitsOffice Hours are Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm. Weekend on call every 6 weeks.
Job Summary:This position will be part of a collaborative team with other physicians, nurse practitioners and ancillary staff to provide acute and chronic primary healthcare services, including comprehensive medical care to patients living with HIV.
Job Responsibilities:Provide high quality comprehensive medical care to adolescents and adults, primarily, and pediatrics patients, occasionally (if applicable based upon specialty). Clinical care will include general primary care, including primary care for the LGBTQI+ community, as well as medical management of Hepatitis C, HIV, HIV prevention, and STI testing and treatment.Perform and document HPI, physical exam, diagnostic testing, consultations, outside referrals and other necessary evaluation for diagnosis and treatment based upon Evidence Based Medicine.Ensure that diagnostic testing results (labs, imaging, and procedures) and specialty consultation notes are reviewed in a timely manner, and appropriate treatment and follow-up is completed.Document all findings and pertinent data in EMR, and lock all charts in a period, determined by the CFO, COO, and CMO (or designee), not to exceed 72 hours after completion of encounter.Work collaboratively with team of providers and clinical staff to achieve an evidence-based practice, while creating an open and mutually supportive atmosphere for exchange of knowledge and information.Provide telemedicine services as needed to improve access to care and continuity of care within scope of applicable state and federal regulations.Travel to satellite clinics to provide patient care as needed.Provide minor office-based procedures and EKG review, as applicable based upon privileging.Work collaboratively with appropriate specialist(s) to review and treat complex patients and/or refer patients if not within your scope.Serve as a collaborating physician for mid-level practitioners according to the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners standards. Complete all requirements related to the Collaborative Practice Agreement.Serve in on-call rotation for after-hours answering service and daytime point of contact.Screen and refer clients to other community service providers as appropriate.Lead patient care team meetings, including daily huddles.Serve as Physician designee for patient medication and vaccine programs and other patient care programs.Ensure Thrive Alabama's objectives regarding quality, patient engagement, documentation, coding, and billing are met.Promote clinic's services to patients and the local community.Assist the team to find ways to maximize practice efficiency by reducing waste and promoting quality and process improvement.Work with clinical leadership to develop healthcare protocols, procedures, forms, and standing orders as appropriate to standardize and improve care.Participate in Quality Improvement Committee and QI projects as assigned.Participate in Peer Review activities as assigned.Educate staff, patients, and community on prevention, treatment, and interventions as it pertains to health conditions.Compliance with agency compliance standards, including Standards of Conduct, as well as compliance policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of regular performance evaluations.Assist in precepting students and residents as needed.Adhere to all Thrive Alabama policies and procedures, including those related to grant and funding requirements.Maintain continuing education as required by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners and Medical Licensure and respective American Board of Family/Internal Medicine to ensure continued licensure and certification.Maintain active BLS certification.Assume all other responsibilities that are assigned by Chief Medical Officer (or Designee) or Chief Operating Officer.
Qualifications:
Knowledge base for the management of health issues generally considered part of primary care.Knowledge base for managing HIV and Hepatitis C and STI's or willingness to acquire this knowledge.Ability to maintain a posture of continual learning, accommodation to new information, and investment in externally established standards of care.Knowledge of HIPAA laws and commitment to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our patients.Ability to effectively communicate with patients about their health and develop a therapeutic relationship to encourage engagement in care.Ability to work with patients, caregivers, and staff from diverse populations.Ability to effectively, respectfully, and professionally communicate with management, staff, colleagues, and the public.Ability to organize, present, and offer education and training programs.Ability to establish and maintain effective team relationships with other healthcare personnel (internal and external) and the public.Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.Software AccessMicrosoft OfficeeClinical WorksTraining and Experience or Minimum QualificationsM.D. or D.O. with a specialty in Internal Medicine or Family MedicineCurrent board certification by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), the American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine (AOBFM), American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM)Eligible for DEA registration and Qualified Alabama Controlled Substances CertificateEligible as a Physician Collaborator in Collaborative Practice AgreementsBLS certified