Primary Care Physician - Wolfeboro Family Medicine

Under the administrative supervision of the Vice President of Physician & Diagnostic Services, is responsible for performing diversified clinical duties in support of the practice in the care and treatment of primary care patients in a courteous, respectful, and caring manner. Description of Duties and Responsibilities. Direct Patient Care: · Conducts physical diagnostic, medical history taking, and therapeutic procedures within a primary care setting, in a professional manner in accordance with established standards of care and practice · Formulates an appropriate plan of care based on physical exam, patient history and clinical findings, and collaborates with physician(s) as necessary · Contacts patients with follow up information on testing, in accordance with practice and Hospital policy and procedure · Recognizes and reports relevant information that requires urgent attention, and ensures follow through · Writes orders including diagnostic tests, referrals, and medication · Answers patient questions and clarifies concerns regarding medications, diet, activity, and health status · Provides and promotes effective and compassionate care for patients and families Record Utilization: · Utilizes the current Electronic Medical Record to complete the documented Best Practice Workflows accurately · Documents physical findings and patient response on appropriate worksheets and medical recor Organizational Responsibilities: · Participates in staff meetings and cooperates with physicians and coworkers to achieve departmental objectives. Reports concerns and problems as they arise · Ensures confidentiality of employee, legal, client/patient, budget and all organizational matters · Keeps knowledge base current by attending educational programs Care Coordination: · Communicates with referring specialists · Works collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams · Make medical diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals of patients to the appropriate healthcare facilities, agencies, other resources of the community, or other physicians · Coordinates treatment with patient and family members Organizational Expectations: · Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift · HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality · Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect · Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments. · Safety: Practices workplace safety daily Employee Engagement: · Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings · Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes · Completes all required annual education on or before the due date Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities and possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to safely perform the essential functions of the job. · Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers · Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress · Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word · Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication · Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner · Familiarity with computer and other business machines Qualifications: Education: Medical degree in practice specialty or related field Experience: Three years or more as a Physician preferred Job License and Certification: Board Certification commensurate to practice specialty preferred. Licensed by the State of NH as a Physician. Active DEA Registration. BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required, and must be maintained throughout employment. ACLS certification preferred.

Created: 2024-10-19