STAFF PHYSICIAN

Whitman-Walker; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Washington, DC is seeking a Medical Doctor to provide medical evaluations and treatment for diverse patients. Key responsibilities include ensuring quality healthcare, collaborating with healthcare teams, and participating in HIV-related educational activities. Candidates must have a Medical Doctorate, a license to practice in DC, and experience with HIV care is preferred. This position offers a chance to improve patient outcomes in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working with people living with HIV preferred.
• Ability to provide culturally sensitive medical services to a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients using high quality healthcare based on primary care standards.
• Collaborate with external healthcare facilities for specialty care.
• Participate in educational activities related to HIV and primary care.

Skills

Culturally sensitive medical services

Collaboration within healthcare teams

Primary care expertise

Education

Medical Doctorate or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

License to practice medicine in Washington, DC

Board certified or eligible in Family Practice, Medicine/Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine

Job description

Job Summary

Provides medical evaluations and treatment for adult and adolescent patients with chronic and acute health issues. Uses their expertise in primary care to provide high-quality health care and medical education. Collaborates within a healthcare team to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. Comfortable working with diverse patients and staff. Provides services in accordance with Whitman-Walker Health’s mission.

Primary Essential Duties

• Treats patients using a high level of quality health care based on primary care standards of care.
• Becomes an integrated part of a team approach to primary care.
• Ensures coordinated medical, behavioral health addictions, legal, and nutritional care in a medical home model.
• Interacts with patients using cultural sensitivity.
• Provides and documents high-quality and efficient medical treatment to Whitman-Walker patients.
• Evaluate and treat all patients with urgent and chronic medical conditions.
• Performs physical examinations and other preventative health care.
• Records patient data in medical records in accordance with Medicare and other payer rules and requirements.
• Codes patient visits accurately using Medicare and other insurance standards.
• Performs additional diagnostic and/or therapeutic clinical procedures as necessary.
• Collaborates with external healthcare facilities to facilitate access to specialty and inpatient care.
• Actively participates in educational activities related to HIV and primary care standards at Whitman-Walker and in the community.
• Provides educational opportunities and is eager to supervise medical students, PA students, NP students, medical residents, and medical students.
• Becomes actively involved in clinical case conferences and journal clubs.
• Participates in quality improvement activities at Whitman-Walker.
• Assists the medical management in developing, reviewing, and updating medical services policies and protocols.
• Helps develop new protocols and policies.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Primary contacts are with patients seeking medical treatment at Whitman-Walker Health.
• Works closely with the patient care teams to provide the highest quality, collaborative health care.
• Work is integrated between all WWH departments and outside agencies as clinically appropriate.

Education and Experience Required

• Medical Doctorate or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
• License to practice medicine in Washington, DC.
• Board certified or eligible in Family Practice, Medicine/Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine. Certification preferred.
• 2 years of experience working with people living with HIV or issues related to HIV care preferred.
• Ability to provide culturally sensitive medical services to a diverse client population.

Whitman-Walker is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants, its employees, or former employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or gender identity. For accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources.