Physician OBGYN
Company: Lowell Community Health Center
Location: Lowell
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Lowell Community Health Center (Lowell CHC) is a diverse,
community-based health care organization. Our programs have been
recognized as national models and LCHC was named one of the top
five health centers in the nation for excellence in cultural
competency. With a career at Lowell Community Health Center, you
will be joining a dynamic team of passionate and talented
people.SUMMARY:Physician is responsible for the medical care,
treatment, and education of patients within the scope of their
specialty throughout their life cycles, for their hospitalization
and referral if necessary; also, for establishing and maintaining
minimum standards of care and for the supervision and education of
all other providers regarding direct patient care.DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides and manages direct patient care,
including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments,
diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.
Secures history and physical examination of patient in outpatient
service.Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care
components as appropriate.Directs and coordinates the patient care
activities of nursing and support staff as required.As appropriate
to the position, participates in specified health promotion,
education and/or prevention programs.Knowledge of legal and ethical
standards for the delivery of medical care.Knowledge of relevant
drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to
prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.Ability to
maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control
standards.Ability to develop and present educational programs
and/or workshops.Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and
patient care services in area of medical expertise.Knowledge of
current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of
medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in area of
expertise.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Ability
to supervise, advise and train clinical professionals and/or
students in their area of expertise.Demonstrates understanding and
commitment of mission and values of the health center.Utilizes
laboratory and diagnostic services, as necessary.Performs emergency
treatment in cases of serious illness or injury.Seeks outside
advice and consultation as necessary; refers for medical surgical
or other adjunct services those patients requiring specialty
consultation, or for confirmation of diagnosis and
treatment.Participates in preventive medicine activities such as
immunization, disease detection and prevention.Assumes on call
responsibility for hospital and outpatient service.Participates in
regular medical component meetings.Ability to work both
independently and in a team.Fulfills the expectations of the
physician contract.Other job-related duties as assigned.BASIC OR
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Medical Degree (MD or DO).Board
certification/eligibility in Family Practice.Current and valid
licensure by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in
Medicine.Current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance
licensure for prescriptive authority.Eligible for unrestricted
health center and hospital privileges at facilities utilized by the
health center.Current CPR Certificate.Must have completed full
residency training as required by the specialty and be
BE/BC.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Program guidance and administrative
supervision are received from the Chief Medical Officer;
professional guidance is received from peers, or higher trained
specialist if available.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Professional
supervision to the assigned staff of mid-level practitioners,
nurses, and students.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Frequent contact with
patients, families, visitors, nurses, and other department staff.
Occasional requests to change work areas to cover another priority
area to meet patient needs. Occasional stress and pressure are
caused by multiple simultaneous demands. May be exposed to various
body fluids and/or infectious diseases. Universal precautions and
techniques are included in orientation and the availability of
protective wear is supported and encouraged when the employee is at
risk for exposure.Lowell Community Health Center offers a
competitive salary with an excellent benefits program includes 4
weeks of vacation; sick, personal, and paid holidays, health
insurance, company paid life and long-term disability, 403B,
flexible spending accounts and reimbursement for license renewal
and continuing education.#PROby Jobble
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