Physician-Pediatrician - Lexington, United States - HealthFirst Bluegrass Inc.

Description

Job Description

Job Description

• Student loan forgiveness and up to $50K+ student loan repayment options available.
• Minimal on-call
• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• 9 paid Holidays
• Board Eligible accepted
• Excellent and affordable medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance
• EMPLOYER PAID long-term & short-term disability
• Malpractice insurance provided
• CEU/CME Licensure Reimbursement
• Integrated care model Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Dental, Pharmacy, and Community Services

Job Summary

The physician / pediatrician will be responsible for provider primary care pediatric services to a medically underserved population. The physician will be supported by an integrated care team including a behavioral health specialist and community health worker. Pharmacy, lab, behavioral health and dental services are located on site.

General Overview of Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain appropriate histories, clinical examinations, diagnostic tests, and make appropriate referrals for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic disorders
• Review laboratory test results, radiology reports, and consultation reports in a timely manner and provide patient with information and treatment recommendations based on these reports
• Complete medical records of the patient visit with documentation in the medical record being complete and appropriate for the services provided and satisfactory for billing for the visit
• Attend and participate in Medical Staff meetings
• Provide input on the performance evaluation of staff as needed
• Participate in Peer Review

JOB REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Doctorate of Medicine or Doctorate of Osteopathy degree plus three (3) years of experience in the practice of medicine which includes the successful completion of an accredited program of residency training.

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in Kentucky. Physician is required to maintain continuing medical education in quantity to satisfy requirements for re-licensure (CME/CEU licensure reimbursement available)

Physician is to be Board Certified in Pediatrics. Board eligibility will be an acceptable substitute provided Physician completes the process of eligibility and certification within a timetable agreed on at the time of hiring.

Job Type: Full-time

Company DescriptionHealthFirst Bluegrass Inc. is designated as a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) by the United States Health Resources and Services Administration. The center provides medical, behavioral health, pharmacy and dental services for patients. All sites are located in Lexington, Kentucky.

HealthFirst Bluegrass Inc. is also recognized by the National Committee on Quality Assurance as a Patient Centered Medical Home. This recognition was achieved by demonstrating that systems and processes are in place to meet nationally recognized standards for delivering high quality care and demonstrating a commitment to improving patient access, patient experience, and continuous quality improvement.

For more information about HealthFirst Bluegrass Inc. please visit

HealthFirst Bluegrass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

HealthFirst Bluegrass Inc. is designated as a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) by the United States Health Resources and Services Administration. The center provides medical, behavioral health, pharmacy and dental services for patients. All sites are located in Lexington, Kentucky. \r
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HealthFirst Bluegrass Inc. is also recognized by the National Committee on Quality Assurance as a Patient Centered Medical Home. This recognition was achieved by demonstrating that systems and processes are in place to meet nationally recognized standards for delivering high quality care and demonstrating a commitment to improving patient access, patient experience, and continuous quality improvement.\r
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For more information about HealthFirst Bluegrass Inc. please visit \r
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HealthFirst Bluegrass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.