David Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team!
The Family Practice Physician works under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, and in close coordination with the Chief Executive Officer and other clinical personnel. The Family Practice Physician provides direct medical care to all patients, which includes an examination, diagnosis, and treatment; also provides referrals to specialists or hospitals when indicated.
Essential Skills:
- Provides direct medical care to clinic patients, including examination, diagnosis and treatment according to established policy and protocol.
- Provides in-patient care via local hospital.
- Accepts emergency calls as scheduled or as necessary.
- Meets with other members of the staff and participates in the planning and implementation of health service improvements.
- Frequent contact is maintained with the Medical Director to whom he/she is responsible.
- Performance is evaluated in terms of patient care quality, by conference, and by observation.
- Serves on the health services program committee to review program activities.
- Reviews labs and recalls cases with abnormal labs.
- Calls patients at home to follow up on cases.
- Takes after hour calls once or twice per month.
- Provides after hours emergency and hospital care on a rotating basis with other staff Physicians.
- Provides comprehensive patient care with appropriate EHR documentation to all patients in compliance with Joint Commission and Patient Centered Medical Home standards of care.
- Signs off on material in PAQ in a timely manner.
- Sets health maintenance protocols for patients.
- Documents appropriate patient education.
- Completes charts in a timely manner.
- Generates all notes (Master IM, Patient Plan, OV Summary).
- Documents on-call assessments.
- Meets productivity goals.
- Assists patients to set and accomplish management goals.
- Performs depression screening on all adult patients.
- Addresses adverse reactions.
Education/Experience Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited medical school.
- Must be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Louisiana.
- Completion of one (1) year internship at accredited medical training program.
- DEA and CDS license (required)
- BLS or ACLS certification (required)
Physical Demands:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 2/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel 1/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms under 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl under 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time.
WHAT WE OFFER? We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.
WHO WE ARE? DRCHC exist to provide quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and twelve school based facilities in five cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.
All applications/resumes are accepted online via www.davidraineschc.org or any of the external posting site such as Glassdoor or indeed.
