Physician - Newport News, United States - Quad

Description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOBThis physician will focus on prevention and wellness, as well as evaluating, treating, and educating patients in a clinic setting.

Under the supervision of a physician medical director, performs professional medical work in the history taking, examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients according to statutory limitations.

Examines and diagnoses patients and develops treatment plans.

Performs testing, referral to specialists as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs administrative procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.

As a QM physician, they may assume the role of Oversight Physician to support APPs in the QM system. This will be determined by need, geography and physician utilization.

(See oversight JD for further definition of roles and responsibility)As a QuadMed representative, in partnership with the Client (employer sponsor), the physician may present and speak to client as a QM leader at the clinical level.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESProvides comprehensive patient care through interviewing, examining and treating employees and their dependents in order to meet their health and wellness needs.

Prescribes appropriate medical treatment and medications for patients and orders studies, tests and ancillary care services as requiredRecords history and physical findings, and formulates plans and prognosis, based on patient's condition, with documentation in the electronic medical recordProvides occupational medical care to patients depending on the needs of the client.

Provides medical treatment of work-related illnesses and injuries, conducts injury causation analysis, and provides other occupational health related medical services as needed.

Provides onsite services and consultation to employers as needed.
Communicates with employer(s) on return-to-work status.
Functions as a liaison between employer's management and safety team, and the onsite primary care medical provider.

Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent.

Educates patients and/or families about preventive care, wellness, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medicationsPerforms physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.

Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needsDemonstrates knowledge of growth and development, and pathophysiology of disease processes, specific to age groups served.

Follows all established rules and guidelines of evidence-based care and best clinical practiceRegularly reviews chronic medical conditions that require ongoing medical attentionEducates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and familiesWorks in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral.

Refers to appropriate specialists both inside and outside the health center in a medically appropriate and efficient mannerPractices in a collaborative fashion consistent with the concept of a patient centered medical home, Consulting and partnering with the other team members as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issuesRefers patients to and utilizes unique internal associate benefits and resources to maximize health outcomesDemonstrates exceptional and effective collaborative partnership and communication style with both patients and staffActively engages in leadership and complianceParticipates in quality improvement, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the health center requirements for QuadMed.

Advocates for clinical quality improvement in the HWCAssists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients, QuadMed, and clients.

Maintains privacy and confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulationsEffectively communicates with patients through technology to include email, video, telephonic, and text while complying with QuadMed policy and practicesDemonstrates the ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations and establish a leadership role in an emergencyDemonstrates professional conduct within the health center and acts as a role model and professional leader for all health center employees.

JOB REQUIREMENTSEducation:
MD.

or D.O degree from an accredited School of Medicine or Osteopathy and completion appropriate residencyActive Board certification or eligibility required.

Experience:
Preferred three years occupational health or ambulatory primary care practice experience; if less than 3 years agrees to mentoring, and coaching, from another provider if assignedWorking with pediatric patients may be preferred based on the HWC demographicEffective verbal and written communication skills including proficiency in electronic communicationExperience with an EMR preferredBilingual English-Spanish preferred depending on HWC demographicsCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:Active and unrestricted applicable licensure, with current DEA registrationCurrent CPR (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 60 days of hireKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusionPHYSICAL DEMANDS

Manual Dexterity:
Work requires accuracy and moderate speed

Physical Effort:
Work requires considerable variety of steady active physical exertion with some and/or continuous standing or walking

Working Conditions:

May include exposure to conditions requiring the use of personal protective equipmentHazards: Exposure to hazards that may result in short-term work-related absences.

Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and hazardous materials