Health Center Physician
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Description
Provide primary care for HealthNet patients utilizing appropriate and effective patient care plans, which are concisely documented, assuring continuity of care and patient education, while exercising appropriate cost-containment measures.
Direct Patient Care
Conducts diagnostic procedures, therapies, consultations, referrals, education, screenings and preventive care.
Interpersonal Care
Interacts appropriately with patients and staff. Treats patients and staff in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner. Actively listens to concerns in a caring and compassionate manner, responds to questions, and clearly explains diagnosis and treatment.
Patient Care Documentation
Maintains adequate, concise, and legible documentation including baseline and interval physical exam records, preschool vision exam records, immunizations, problem records, medication records, drug allergies, subjective and objective data, assessment, and diagnostic procedures.
Dictates progress notes in a timely fashion. Maintains patient confidentiality. Apply a minimum of one health literacy method when communicating with patients/clients.
Hospital Care
Conducts daily patient rounds, writing daily progress notes in hospital charts, taking telephone calls about hospital patients, and overseeing residents in the management of hospital patients.
Administrative Services
Participates in the provider performance audit and on the Quality Assurance Committee.
Participates in peer review. Arrives on time for meetings and clinic sessions, calling if more than fifteen minutes late for clinic sessions.
Returns telephone calls the same day or within one hour after hours, when assigned.
Utilizes appropriate infection control measures.
Community Services
Makes presentation in the community when requested attend annual board dinner, attends local board meetings, and attends HealthNet Board meetings.
Participates in professional networking activities as required.
Diversity & Inclusion
We commit to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment, where all employees, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability, feels valued and respected.
We take a nondiscriminatory approach and provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement in respective departments, programs, and worksites.
We strive to respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensures that all voices are valued and heard.
We pledge to modeling diversity and inclusion and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.
Job responsibilities listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by the hiring manager.
Who is HealthNet?
HealthNet is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization of community-based health centers located in Indianapolis and Bloomington, IN Since 1968, HealthNet has improved the health status of the neighborhoods it serves by making quality health services accessible to everyone. HealthNet annually provides affordable health care to more than 61,000 individuals through its network of 9 primary care health centers 5 dental clinics, 9 school-based clinics, a mobile health unit, and additional support services. HealthNets mission is to improve lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Requires current Indiana M.D. licensure.
Requires Board certification or board eligibility.
Requires DEA and SEA certification.
Requires CPR certification.
Requires completion of residency program.
Requires hospital medical staff membership.
Requires effective written and verbal communication skills.
Requires a high level of interpersonal; problem solving, and analytical skills.
Travel may be required.
Why work for HealthNet?
Competitive Compensation
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Health Savings Account & Difference Card Available within certain medical plans
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance, AD&D
Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
Domestic Partner Leave
Wellness Programs
401k Match
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocacy Services
Up to Date subscription for providers at no cost
Paid Time Off (28 days) accumulates at start of employment and available to use.
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral program
Equal Employment Opportunity
HealthNet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.