chiropractor - Lakewood, United States - Ocean Health Initiatives

Description

Job Description

Job Description


Company Intro:
Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc.

(OHI) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing quality, accessible and comprehensive primary health care to the residents of Ocean and Monmouth County; regardless of economic status.

Our Health Center Locations:

Brick, Freehold, Lakewood, Little Egg Harbor, Manahawkin, Manchester and Toms River; with our school-based Wellness Programs located within the Clifton Ave Grade School, Lakewood; and Lakewood High School.

OHI services

include family and internal medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health, nutrition, OB/GYN women's health, dental, family planning, specialty care, pharmacies, PrEP, and a STI clinic.

Candidates must reside in one of the following states:

New Jersey, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, or Wisconsin

Hours:
Part Time; Mondays and Thursdays
Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the chiropractor is responsible for providing primary medical care to the patients of Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI) that is consistent with accepted professional standards and will provide care and services in accordance with the policies and procedures established by all regulatory entities.

Responsibilities

Works cooperatively with all providers and staff to carry out the goals and objectives of OHI, according to established policies and procedures.

Assists with the development, implementation, and monitoring of clinic policies, procedures and protocols, as needed to achieve OHI goals and objectives.

Assists with the development, implementation, and monitoring of OHI Performance improvement program.
Attends and actively participates in departmental and medical staff meetings as required.
Supports health center colleagues with internal referrals when clinically appropriate.
Collects patient information and records patient information such as medical history, reports and examination results.

Ensures that their documentation in the health record justifies prescribed treatment and includes findings/progress, and plan of care, in accordance with OHI policy and procedures.

Provides medical care for all individuals without regard to ability to pay, race, color, origin or creed, according to OHI policy.

Provides consultation, guidance and direction to medical support staff to ensure continuity and quality of services of care.
Effectively, efficiently and timely, completes all paperwork requirements for billing and medical records compliance.
Advises patients on good health practices.
Uses effective clinical judgment in referring patients and receiving referrals. Refers patients to specialists when required and in accordance with their insurance restrictions.
Develops and implements goals and objectives to ensure high quality, cost effective clinical care.

Ensures all patient charts are completed within 24 hours of the patient's visit and the charting is accurate to support clinical and documentation requirements via Medical Records (EMR).

Willingness to work evenings and weekends at any OHI site as required.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other physicians, dentists and health care staff members.
Ability to work in a variety of settings such as the traditional office, mobile medical unit, etc.
Ability to effectively communicate orally with diverse individuals and groups.
Provides consultation, guidance and directions to clinical support staff to ensure continuity and quality of services and care.
Works to ensure patient satisfaction by communicating with patients in a caring and compassionate manner.
Presents information to patients at an educational level consistent with their understanding.
Active in continuing and maintaining a high level of professional skills and knowledge.
Listens attentively to patient's complaints and resolves or refers to appropriate individuals.
Complies with treatment protocols as they are developed and implemented.
Demonstrates concern for patients' rights, privacy, and dignity.
Adheres to the American Medical Association code of professional ethics.

Works collaboratively with all members of the senior management and management teams to function as a cohesive and professional unit.

Works collaboratively with all members of the senior management and management teams to resolve departmental and organizational challenges expeditiously, economically, professionally and with minimum disruption to the practice.

Leads and manages staff by professional example.
Constantly strives to achieve excellence in day-to-day operations of respective department.
Completes all mandatory in-services and attends required meetings.
Adheres to Corporate Compliance policies.
Maintains a monthly passing scorecard threshold at 80%.
Is highly accountable for one's own productivity.

In order to maintain transparency, all projects must be represented clearly on a project board in Responsible for ensuring the board is always updated and accurate and that information is accessible to those that need it.

Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Licensure:
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree from an accredited institution is required.
Active State of New Jersey Chiropractor License and National Board of Chiropractic Examiners are required.
BLS for providers through the American Heart Association is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 is required.
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holidays (9)
Health Insurance
Dental Benefits
401(k) + match
Group Term Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Pre-Employment Requirements
Physical
Criminal Background Checks
Drug Screening
Tuberculosis Screening

Ocean Health Initiatives is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants.

Therefore, Ocean Health does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status.

In accordance with New Jersey Executive order (COVID-19 No.283) in conjunction with the Federal CDC guidelines, COVID vaccinations are a requirement for Ocean Health Initiatives as well as many other Healthcare Organizations.

Proof of full vaccination and the booster shot is required prior to the beginning date of employment. If you have a medical or religious contraindication, please inform Human Resources when the offer is extended

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