Family Physician

Description

The BMS Family Health and Wellness Centers are NCQA recognized Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Level 3. We offer the best possible care for everyone in the communities we serve. BMS adopts an “integrated primary care community based health” service model reflecting our commitment to treating the “whole person” and our mission driven goal to enable every individual and family in the communities we serve to achieve total health.

Provides clinical oversight in the absence of the Assistant Medical Director and serves as collaborating physician for the Family Nurse Practitioner. Provides family medical care services which include: preventive activities such as screenings, comprehensive health assessments, diagnosis and treatment of minor, acute and chronic medical conditions. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provides primary health care to clinical patients. 
• Provides clinical oversight in the of the Assistant Medical Director.
• Works with the other members of the medical team to promote and maintain a high quality of medical care for the patients of the main health center.
• Provides high quality comprehensive pediatric care through interview and examination of patients; formulates diagnosis and institutes treatment based on objective data gathered.
• Offers counseling and makes referrals as indicated (i.e. specialty clinics).
• Works with other medical providers to implement procedures and evaluate ongoing medical services.
• Will be available for teaching, review of records and auditing as specified by the audit committee and protocols.
• Keeps patient and doctor's relationship confidential
• Serves as Collaborating Physician for the Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Provides coverage to other medical areas, as needed.
• Participates in team conference, medical staff meetings or any other meeting as set up by the department. Performs all procedures and duties applicable to private practice in an office setting.
• Practices quality medicine as outlined in the Quality Assurance Protocol of the Health Center and abides by departmental policy. 
• Abides by the Oath of Hippocrates in rendering health care to the community. Maintains good moral conduct and professional ethics.
• Participates in on-call roster.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current license to practice medicine in New York State.
• Current biannual registration certificate to practice medicine in NY State.
• Completion of accredited training in an institution approved for post-graduate training.
• Board certified or Board eligible either in primary care or in pediatrics.