Physician - Family Practice

Union Community Care; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Community Care is seeking a licensed Physician (MD or DO) to join our PA-based care team. You will deliver patient-centered primary care and collaborate with specialists as needed to ensure comprehensive treatment plans.

Responsibilities include conducting examinations, documenting plans of care, and following evidence-based guidelines. English proficiency and PA licensure are required; board certification/eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed M.D. or D.O. in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Board Certification/Eligibility in their specialty.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary medical care to Union Community Care patients.
• Clinical documentation of plan of care and timely execution of care.
• Refer patients to medical specialists when necessary.
• Stay abreast of changes in clinical guidelines and best practices.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

MD or DO

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Physician is responsible for examination and treatment of patients. The Physician is responsible for the fulfillment of all obligations as noted by their professional association. (Most cases will be the ABFP).

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES

• Works as part of a care team to provide patient-centered, culturally sensitive care, using evidence-based medicine, to Union patients.
• Provides primary medical care services to patients of Union in accordance with training, experience, certification, insurance and licensure in a manner consistent with guidelines established in the principles of practice at Union and its mission statement.
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other sources of service when necessary.
• Prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients according to the individual prescriptive authority granted by the Pennsylvania State Board.
• Performs examinations and formulates treatment plan of patients including appropriate history, physical examinations, appropriate surgical procedures, laboratory and x-ray testing, and referrals as necessary. Fully documents plan of care; and executes care in a timely manner.
• Fully documents plan of care; and executes care in a timely manner.
• Counsels and educates patients regarding their physical or mental health or delegates such education to an appropriate care team member.
• Stay abreast of changes in clinical guidelines, and best practices.
• Ensure timely completion of forms presented to him/her on behalf of the patient regarding the patient’s physical or mental health conditions; for the proper billing of patients and third-party payers; and forms necessary for other funding sources.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

In order to fulfill the requirements of this position, duties 1-10 are considered essential functions of the job.

ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT

This position is required to participate in mandatory all staff meetings, team meetings and trainings.

• Licensed M.D. or D.O. in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Board Certification/Eligibility in their specialty.
• English proficiency required