Job Summary
Job Description
Are you...
...Passionate about public health and increasing patient access to primary care? Looking for a place to practice medicine without financial barriers standing between you and your patients who otherwise cannot afford healthcare?
The busy, multicultural practice at Good Neighbor Community Health Center may be the place for you.
Good Neighbor is seeking a Board Certified MD or DO to join our multidisciplinary (medical, dental, behavioral health) team in Columbus, Nebraska.
As an FQHC, Good Neighbor provides high quality care to everyone, with a particular focus on the underserved in our communities and counties, including the uninsured, homeless, and immigrant populations. More than 10,000 patients receive primary care services from Good Neighbor's two clinics each year. Good Neighbor is considered a vital safety-net provider; without Good Neighbor, many patients would otherwise seek healthcare services on an as-needed basis at their local emergency rooms.
Good Neighbor is mission driven, and statutorily obligated, to structure fees and payments to meet the needs of every patient, including a sliding fee scale that slides down to $35, but can be waived completely based on patient financial information considerations. Good Neighbor also offers transportation to and from appointments, an on-site clinic, we participate in the 340B drug program, and have an on-site moderate-to-complex lab, x-ray capabilities, pharmacy, and a same-day QuickCare clinic.
Our office, co-located with a district health department
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Typical exam room
Job Responsibilities
a. Examines, diagnoses, and prescribes appropriate treatment plans for patients. Follows appropriate standards of care for each patient.
b. Refers patients for appropriate specialty care services, lab and x-ray, and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for patient’s management and care.
c. Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his/her care on a timely basis, and makes medical management decisions appropriately.
d. Maintains health records for all patients, and provides appropriate follow-up instructions through the use of electronic health records.
e. Actively works to develop a strong, cohesive, and supportive clinical team.
f. Provides continuity of care to patients, and serves in rotation for after-hour care coverage as appropriate.
g. Ensures that patient and family are educated about diagnosis and the plan of care.
h. Participates in specified health promotion, education, and/or prevention programs as needed.
2. Participates in the review, development, and training on patient care policies, procedures, protocols, and standing orders. Participates in peer review process.
3. Accepts responsibility for remaining current with medical and health care trends, and information that impacts the medical practice.
4. Assumes responsibility/accountability for delegating, directing, and supervising patient care activities. Trains, mentors, and supervises students and clinical support staff engaged in activities and procedures, as appropriate.
5. Provides professional perspective and direction in the development of the community health care plan.
6. Assists in maintaining an efficient, safe, secure, orderly, and aseptic environment of care for all patients and employees.
7. All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
-A degree from an accredited school of medicine (DO or MD program).
-Board Certification from ABFM or AOBFP.
-A current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Nebraska.
-A current Drug Enforcement Administration license.
-All credentialing requirements as required by Medicaid, Medicare and insurances.
-Administrative experience as a physician in implementing community health programs is preferred.
Working Hours
-Clinic hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Late night is rotated between providers).
-Clinic is not open on weekends.
--No rounding; no admitting. Minimal call.
--Patient numbers seen per day average 20-24.
-9 paid holidays/year when clinic is not open.
-Obstetric patients are currently seen up to 30 weeks. Deliveries are done by contracted local OB practice.
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