Physician
Company: LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Location: Lowell
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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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.*DEPARTMENTS: *Adult MedicineFamily
MedicinePediatricsBehavioral Health*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 in regard to
direct patient care.*EXPERIENCE**: *Must have completed full
residency training as required by the specialty and be
BE/BC*SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS**: *Must possess MCSR and DEA numbers to
dispense restricted medications.*SPECIAL 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 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.***MINIMUM 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 DBA 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*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, nurse and students._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._We're an equal
opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for
employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or
disability status.Location: 161 JACKSON ST., Lowell, MA 01852Job
Type: Part-time
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