Family Practice Physician

Description

Valley Healthcare provides comprehensive primary care, selected specialties and referral services for the Chattahoochee valley regardless of circumstances. We take pride in being patient-centered, team-based care, and we are not able to do so without you!  

Our company is growing rapidly and we are currently in search of providers to help our growing families! We are looking for an experienced provider who is passionate about caring for patients and treating their medical needs. As a Family Practice Physician you will perform exams and procedures, counsel patients, and treat patients throughout their lifetime.   

Education:  Professional degree in Medicine (M.D. Or D.O.) Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Georgia. Board Certified in Family Practice or if board eligible, candidate must achieve board certification in a time established by the primary care examining Board and maintain board certification in primary care area. Meet and maintain hospital privileges at the Center's referral hospital(s). 

Flexible part-time Hourly Family Practice Physician

Salary:

$86.15 -   Commensurate with experience 

Hours of operation: 

Monday-Friday

Weekend availability 

Location:

Columbus, Ga, Talbotton, Ga. Fortson, Ga.

Benefits: 

Excellent health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance (paid 100% by the company) 

403B 

Competitive salary 

CME and Expense Reimbursement 

Generous paid time off and holidays 

Loan Repayment NHSC

Summary: In accordance with plans and policies established by the Board of Directors functions within the medical setting as a member of the Service Team in providing family oriented medical care.  Family Practice Physician has the ability to get along with others, to encourage quality patient care and to strive for excellence in medicine. Maintain current knowledge in the field and is willing to keep up-to-date through continuing medical education. Is an active participant in appropriate scientific societies and health care associations.

Duties and Responsibilities: The authority and duties of the Family Practice Physician shall include but not be limited to:

A. PATIENT CARE: Defines and implements,  Family Practice Physician in union with the Medical Director, the standards of general practice and care of the patient. These standards will be coordinated among the nursing, laboratory, pharmacy and other supporting staff as appropriate; Advises patients on good health practices; Completes health evaluation forms on patients; Comments on health status of patient findings with patient, or parent when examining a minor, in a timely fashion; Provides supervision to PA's, RN's, LPN's and contributes towards evaluation of work performance; Participates in peer review meetings, attends conferences and seminars to meet CME requirements for maintenance of State Licensure and Board Certification, and stays abreast of current updates in Internal Medicine; Participates in the twenty-four (24) hour coverage program; Participates in the training and in-service programs as the Medical Director indicates.

Common Procedures: Establishes data base and problem list, history, and physical examinations protocol tor patients; Follows well-care parameters, nutrition, development and growth, physical examinations and laboratory procedures; Assures immunization and screening are attended to at the appropriate age; Is able to diagnosis and institute care for disorders and disease of the following systems:

• Psychiatric/Social
• Neurological
• Head and Neck
• Musculoskeletal
• Cardiovascular
• Pulmonary
• Endocrine
• Genito/Urinary Renal
• Hematologic
• Dermatologic
• Gastrointestinal/Digestive

B. REFERRALS AND FOLLOW-UPS: Interacts with community physicians to provide services for underprivileged populations; Makes referrals to other health facilities for further testing, diagnosis or treatment and follow-up care.

Evaluation: The evaluation of work performance, including: specific duties, responsibilities, demeanor, and work ethic, will be ongoing and implemented by the Chief Medical Officer per center policies.

Status: FLSA exempt position; OSHA high risk position; ADA negotiable position.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Professional degree in Medicine (M.D. Or D.O.) Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Georgia. Board Certified in Family Practice or if board eligible, candidate must achieve board certification in a time established by the primary care examining Board and ma