Temporary Physician - Family Practice

JOB SUMMARY

The physician is responsible for examination and treatment of patients. He/she is responsible for the fulfillment of all obligations as noted by his/her professional association. (Most cases will be the ABFP).

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES

• Works as part of a care team to provide patient-centered, culturally sensitive care, using evidence-based medicine, to Union patients.
• Provides primary medical care services to patients of Union in accordance with training, experience, certification, insurance and licensure in a manner consistent with guidelines established in the principles of practice at Union and its mission statement.
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other sources of service when necessary.
• Prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients according to the individual prescriptive authority granted by the Pennsylvania State Board.
• Performs examinations and formulates treatment plan of patients including appropriate history, physical examinations, appropriate surgical procedures, laboratory and x-ray testing, and referrals as necessary. Fully documents plan of care; and executes care in a timely manner.
• Fully documents plan of care; and executes care in a timely manner.
• Counsels and educates patients regarding their physical or mental health or delegates such education to an appropriate care team member.
• Stay abreast of changes in clinical guidelines, and best practices.
• Ensure timely completion of forms presented to him/her on behalf of the patient regarding the patient’s physical or mental health conditions; for the proper billing of patients and third-party payers; and forms necessary for other funding sources.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Licensed M.D. or D.O. in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Board Certification/Eligibility in their specialty.

English proficiency required

Job Type: Temporary

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person