Provider for Established Health Center (MD, DO)

Georgia Primary Care Association; Quitman (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Georgia Primary Care Association is seeking a Medical Doctor to provide and manage direct health care for a specified patient population in person in Quitman, GA. The role includes supervising medical students and residents, coordinating care with nursing staff, and following established policies and safety standards.

Requirements include an MD with 3–5 years of related experience, board certification or eligibility, and the ability to work independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• MD required with 3 to 5 years of directly related experience including residency in a related medical specialty.
• Board certified or Board Eligible in specified area of medical specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care including exams, evaluations, and treatment.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals and treatment regimens as appropriate.
• Refer patients to specialists and to relevant care components.
• Supervise medical students and residents in specialty activities.
• Coordinate patient care activities of nursing and support staff.
• Follow established policies, quality and safety standards.
• Participate in health promotion and education programs.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Communication (verbal and written)

Independent work

Team collaboration

Medical decision making

Education

MD (Medical Doctor)

Board certification or eligibility

Job description

Full job description

I. Definition

Under indirect supervision, provides and manages direct health care for a specified patient population

II. Roles & Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
• May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

III. Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Medical doctor with 3 to 5 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
• Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty

IV. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• 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 work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.

V. Organizational Values

PCSG is a values-based organization. All our decisions, actions and conduct are guided by our core values:

• Compassion: We believe in acting with empathy and understanding, valuing the well-being of our colleagues, patients, and community.
• Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of honesty and ethical conduct.
• Teamwork: We foster a collaborative environment where everyone’s contributions are valued.
• Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and their outcomes.
• Respect: We treat everyone with dignity and consideration.

VI. Physical Demands

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions and working irregular hours. Requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

VII. Working Conditions

• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty: Primary Care

Experience: Primary care: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute: Quitman, GA 31643 (Required)

Ability to Relocate: Quitman, GA 31643: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person