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- Building a patient-focused functional medicine practice
- Building an internal and external referral network that results in chronically ill patients coming to the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine
- Working closely with the Medical Director in clinical program development and implementation
- Working closely with team members to optimize the patient care experience
- Providing feedback to Medical Director and Practice Administrator on effective mechanisms to improve patient flow, patient care, EMR documentation, diagnostic testing options, and nutraceutical therapeutics.
- Providing clinical support for shared medical visits
- Providing education to support patient groups aimed at supporting health behaviors and lifestyle changes
- Providing education to medical staff, residents, and students on functional medicine
Job Activities - Provide chronic disease care from a Functional Medicine perspective by interviewing, assessing, and treating clinical patients, meeting their medical needs, and improving their quality of life
- Consult with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
- Educate patients on wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and resources to patients and families
- Participate in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirements
- Oversee mid-level medical staff as assigned, as well as nursing clinical staff; assign appropriate aspects of care to non-physician staff
- Assist in the resolution of complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations
- Present case studies on a monthly basis to promote clinical staff education/ training
- Complete all charts and dictation (if applicable) on the day of visit assuring completeness and accuracy
- Take responsibility for comprehensive and accurate coding of each patient encounter submitted the day of encounter
- Participate in utilization, research, and quality activities within practice setting as well as in activities affecting the ambulatory care network as a whole
- Represent the Cleveland Clinic and the Center for Functional Medicine in the local and broader community, participating in educational and other medically oriented programs for the public, physicians, and patients
- Demonstrate the philosophy, mission and core values associated with Patient First in performance of job responsibilities, including courteous and cooperative behavior toward patients, visitors, volunteers, and peers
- Demonstrate initiative and creativity, decision-making abilities, and work flexibility
- Follow organizational policies, procedures, and protocols
- Provide mentoring and/or coaching to nutritionist, health coach, and other clinicians
- Fulfill all requirements as detailed in the Employment Contract and meet all regular responsibilities of a CC physician, including:
- Providing medical services in the general care and treatment of patients in both practice and hospital settings
- Providing comprehensive medical services for patients on a continuing basis
- Analyzing reports and findings of tests and examination, and diagnosing condition of patient
- Administering or prescribing treatments and medications
- Promoting health by advising patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods of prevention of disease
- Referring patients to specialists when necessary for the patient's well-being
- Working collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues
Specific Characteristics and Skills Required - Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse team members, caregivers, students, and patients
- Superior communication skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to function in a rapidly changing environment
- Knowledge of EPIC medical records a plus
Qualifications - Integrated Medicine or Functional Medicine experience required
- Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (will consider practitioners with 75% program completion and clinical experience)
- Medical degree from an accredited school
- License to practice in state of Ohio
- Current DEA and NPI Certificate of Registration
- Active ABMS (or ABPS) Board Certification