Job Title:
Physician (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine)

Basic Job Summary:
A licensed professional Physician who is responsible for the patient care at the medical clinic.

Qualifications:

Education/Registrations:
1. Medical School Graduate, MD, DO
2. Currently licensed in Pennsylvania.
3. Must have current Federal DEA and State DEA as appropriate to Pennsylvania regulations.
4. Must be in good standing with the Pennsylvania Board of Medical Licensure.
5. ACLS is not required.

Experience:
Preferably (5) five years in private or group practice: Pediatrics, family practice, general practice or internal medicine.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Follows Quality Assurance Program in accordance with the clinic.

B. Assists Mid-level Practitioner to assure clinical competence.

C. Provides clinical evaluation of clinical personnel employed by the clinic.

D. Annually reviews clinic written policies and makes recommendations for revision.

E. Provides medical direction for the clinic medical care activities.

F. In conjunction with the Mid-level Practitioner, reviews Nursing Protocols and revises as necessary.

G. Provides direct medical care and consultation to the patients of the clinic.

H. Must be at the clinic as scheduled according to contractual agreement.

I. Must make certain that the Mid-level Practitioner(s) have Physician back-up available when Physician is not present at clinic.

J. Reviews annual program evaluation and chart audits.

K. Works cooperatively with the rural health clinic Office Manager in providing clear medical record documentation.

Physical Demands
May be exposed to patient elements
Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking

Physician services are defined as, “services that are performed by a Physician at the clinic by a Physician whose Contract with the clinic provides that she/he will be paid for such services.”