Fair Haven Community Health Care
Internal Medicine Physician
Fair Haven Community Health Care, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540
Fair Haven Community Health Care
FHCHC is a forward-thinking, dynamic, and exciting community health center that provides care for multiple generations at nearly 140,000 office visits in 19 locations. Overseen by a Board of Directors, the majority of whom are patients themselves, we are proud to offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services, as well as evidence-based patient programs to educate patients in healthy lifestyle choices. As we grow and are able to bring high-quality health care to more areas that need access, we continue to put our patients first in everything we do. The mission of FHCHC is “To improve the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high quality, patient-centered care that is culturally responsive.”
For over 50 years, we have been a health care leader in our community focused on providing excellent, affordable primary care to all patients, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Fair Haven is proud to have a diverse and motivated team of professionals who are constantly seeking ways to enhance and improve the health and well-being of all patients. We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality medical and dental care, regardless of ability to pay.
Job purpose
To provide high quality health care to the patients of the Fair Haven Community Health Center in the primary care setting consistent with FHCHC policies and mission.
Duties and responsibilities
Provides primary medical care in accordance with the provider’s medical specialty
Develops a plan of care for each patient, including medical history, physical examination, diagnosis and appropriate treatment and/or referral, including hospitalization if necessary
Uses all available resources in diagnosis and treatment, such as laboratory and others tests in an appropriate and cost efficient manner
Confers with other clinicians, patient’s families and other support staff concerning treatment and care of patients when appropriate
Refers those cases which require specialist services, but maintains primary care responsibility to assure continuity of care
Maintains accurate medical records within the EPIC electronic health record system and performs appropriate charting and follow up on patients
Participates in Medical & General staff meetings and appropriate clinical teams
Participates in the Health Center’s Performance Improvement program, in other task groups as needed, and pursues continuing education opportunities to update medical knowledge and assure quality patient care
Performs other necessary duties as required by the FHCHC to achieve the goal of providing high quality service and health care
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy.
Completion of an approved internal medicine residency program
License to practice medicine in State of Connecticut
Ability and willingness to serve on the active medical staff of the hospitals used by FHCHC
Qualified in Basic Life Support techniques
Bi-lingual in Spanish and English is desirable
Experience in an ambulatory or outpatient setting preferred
Ability to relate with warmth and effectiveness to the patients and other staff of the Community Health Center.
Experience or specialty training in geriatric medicine is desirable
Doctorate
License to practice medicine in State of Connecticut
BLS/CPR
Direct Reports
None
OSHA Status
Category I—Increased Risk Position
Potential exposure to hazardous waste and blood borne pathogens, clinical settings
Physical requirements
Physical Demands: Requires walking, bending, sitting, standing, writing, reading, telephone use, data input into computer, pulling medical records, Mental Demands: Ability to cope with continual changing priorities under potentially stressful conditions, Manual Dexterity Required: Ability to use a keyboard, telephone.
American with Disabilities Requirements:
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.
Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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FHCHC is a forward-thinking, dynamic, and exciting community health center that provides care for multiple generations at nearly 140,000 office visits in 19 locations. Overseen by a Board of Directors, the majority of whom are patients themselves, we are proud to offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services, as well as evidence-based patient programs to educate patients in healthy lifestyle choices. As we grow and are able to bring high-quality health care to more areas that need access, we continue to put our patients first in everything we do. The mission of FHCHC is “To improve the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high quality, patient-centered care that is culturally responsive.”
For over 50 years, we have been a health care leader in our community focused on providing excellent, affordable primary care to all patients, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Fair Haven is proud to have a diverse and motivated team of professionals who are constantly seeking ways to enhance and improve the health and well-being of all patients. We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality medical and dental care, regardless of ability to pay.
Job purpose
To provide high quality health care to the patients of the Fair Haven Community Health Center in the primary care setting consistent with FHCHC policies and mission.
Duties and responsibilities
Provides primary medical care in accordance with the provider’s medical specialty
Develops a plan of care for each patient, including medical history, physical examination, diagnosis and appropriate treatment and/or referral, including hospitalization if necessary
Uses all available resources in diagnosis and treatment, such as laboratory and others tests in an appropriate and cost efficient manner
Confers with other clinicians, patient’s families and other support staff concerning treatment and care of patients when appropriate
Refers those cases which require specialist services, but maintains primary care responsibility to assure continuity of care
Maintains accurate medical records within the EPIC electronic health record system and performs appropriate charting and follow up on patients
Participates in Medical & General staff meetings and appropriate clinical teams
Participates in the Health Center’s Performance Improvement program, in other task groups as needed, and pursues continuing education opportunities to update medical knowledge and assure quality patient care
Performs other necessary duties as required by the FHCHC to achieve the goal of providing high quality service and health care
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy.
Completion of an approved internal medicine residency program
License to practice medicine in State of Connecticut
Ability and willingness to serve on the active medical staff of the hospitals used by FHCHC
Qualified in Basic Life Support techniques
Bi-lingual in Spanish and English is desirable
Experience in an ambulatory or outpatient setting preferred
Ability to relate with warmth and effectiveness to the patients and other staff of the Community Health Center.
Experience or specialty training in geriatric medicine is desirable
Doctorate
License to practice medicine in State of Connecticut
BLS/CPR
Direct Reports
None
OSHA Status
Category I—Increased Risk Position
Potential exposure to hazardous waste and blood borne pathogens, clinical settings
Physical requirements
Physical Demands: Requires walking, bending, sitting, standing, writing, reading, telephone use, data input into computer, pulling medical records, Mental Demands: Ability to cope with continual changing priorities under potentially stressful conditions, Manual Dexterity Required: Ability to use a keyboard, telephone.
American with Disabilities Requirements:
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.
Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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