Physician (Harrisburg)

Central Outreach Wellness Center; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 230,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Outreach Wellness Center in Harrisburg, PA seeks a full-time physician to provide patient-centered medical care, in a fast-paced team-based setting. Responsibilities include history taking, chart updates, ordering tests, interpreting results, and planning treatments.

Candidates must hold an MD/DO with board certification, complete residency, and possess PA medical license eligibility. HIPAA compliance and compassionate care for underserved populations are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering patient-centered, trauma-informed care.
• Strong communication with diverse patients and professionals.
• Cultural competency with LGBTQIA communities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, team-based care.
• Proficient with HIPAA and healthcare privacy laws.

Responsibilities

• Take patients' medical histories.
• Update charts and patient information to reflect current findings and treatments.
• Order tests for nurses or other healthcare staff to perform.
• Review test results to identify abnormal findings.
• Recommend and design a plan of treatment.
• Address patient questions about health and well-being.
• Discuss nutrition and hygiene to help patients stay healthy.

Skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed care

LGBTQIA cultural competency

Team-based care

Patient-centered care

Education

MD/DO

Residency completed in relevant specialty

Board certification in medicine

PA medical license eligibility

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA 17110Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $230,000.00 - $330,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Day

Responsibilities

• Take patient's medical history.
• Update charts and patent information to show current findings and treatments.
• Order tests for nurses or other healthcare staff to perform.
• Review test results to identify any abnormal findings.
• Recommend and design a plan of treatment.
• Address concerns or answer questions that patients have about their health and well-being.
• Help patients take care of their health by discussing topics such as proper nutrition and hygiene.

Licensure and Clearances

• Current and valid board certification in medicine.
• Medical degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an approved residency.
• Current DEA registration.
• Active and unrestricted license to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Successful passing of Child Abuse and FBI Clearances.

QualificationsRequirements

• Strong communication skills with both professionals and patients from all demographics.
• Experience with patient-centered, trauma-informed care.
• LGBTQIA cultural competency.
• Commitment to providing high quality care to historically underserved populations.
• Knowledge and comfort working with patients with drug and alcohol use disorders.
• Understanding on how to navigate medical systems.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills, Excel, Word, and how to use Electronic Medical Records.
• Ability to be compassionate while dealing with patients.
• Ability to work collaboratively in team-based care.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, excited atmosphere.
• Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to adapt to a work environment that is constantly changing and not always structured.
• Need to be culturally competent while working, including being gender sensitive and pronoun aware.
• Non-judgmental approach to patient care.
• Technical skills with required office equipment.
• Patience and great attention to detail.
• Completely understand the healthcare privacy laws as outlined in HIPAA.