Job Summary
Job Description
We are actively seeking a Family Medicine Physician to join our Health Center in 3763 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY, 10467.
This is an extraordinary opportunity to practice patient care and become part of our amazing team of dedicated health workers!
Bronx Community Health Network (BCHN) was founded in 1996 to ensure that the socio-economically depressed and medically underserved residents of the Bronx have access to high-quality and comprehensive healthcare services, Bronx Community Health Network (BCHN) is a not-for-profit, community-based organization and Federally Qualified Health Center. The organization provides a wide range of comprehensive, coordinated primary medical, oral, and mental health care and related diagnostic, pharmacy, social support, and enabling services for medically underserved/uninsured residents.
BCHN’s mission is to improve the health of people and families in the Bronx; provide access to affordable, quality health care, especially for uninsured persons; promote disease prevention, early treatment and healthful lifestyles; and obtain financial and other resources for programs and services. BCHN’s service area includes the entire borough of the Bronx, including all 25 zip codes. Within this area, Health Center sites focus on the low-income and underserved populations.
Job Responsibilities
The Family Physician will serve as a role model for other clinicians as well as ensure compliance of the clinicians under their supervision.
Provides comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages.
Conduct comprehensive medical examinations and assessments of patients.
Elicits and records information regarding patient’s medical history electronically.
Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition
Conduct comprehensive medical examinations and assessments of patients.
Prescribe medications and other appropriate treatments
Provides patients with health education about preventive care measures, chronic disease self-management, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Engage in disciplinary care team meetings to discuss patient treatment plans
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Supervise the mid-level practitioners’ review and co-sign charts for Nurse Practitioners, and other clinical staff as necessary.
Referring patients to specialists as needed for further evaluation and treatment.
Contributes to the development of policies and standards of patient care by participating in committees. Continuously update knowledge and skills through ongoing education and professional development opportunities
Perform other duties as requested by management.
Qualifications
Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Graduation from an Accredited Medical School and completed Accredited Residency Program
Board Certified or Board Qualified Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
2 to 5 years of experience post board certification
Completed accredited training in an institution approved for post-graduate training.
Clinical and administrative experience in a family or community health center, or ambulatory care center. (Required)
Experience with Athena Health EMR. (Preferred)
Medical Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Primary Care
Skills
Up-to-date knowledge of the latest technologies and treatments.
Strong computer skills required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain detailed documentation and records in an organized manner.
Work as a team member and independently.
Ability to foster and maintain a positive working relationship in a multidisciplinary team and clients.