Internal Medicine Physician/Geriatrician

Scope of Duties:

Demonstrates clinical competence and professional commitment in the Practice of Medicine by adhering to established standards of practice and utilizing appropriate scientific principles
Oversees and provides direct medical care to patients
Refer patients to other providers as appropriate
Participates in patient care audits for quality assurance and utilization review to maintain and improve patient care standard of excellence
Maintains appropriate medical records on assigned patients
Maintains medical professional standards and knowledge by regularly attending medical conferences, seminars, continuing education programs, and the teaching medical residents, medical students and /or practitioners or students in other health care professions
Serve on-call including as a backup clinician as assigned
Serves as member of related committees as requested/needed
Represents the health center with external authorities and the community as required
Pursues continued education opportunities for ongoing professional growth and accreditation status
Accepts responsibility, is self-directed in developing and maintaining own level of competence, career development and education
Provide leadership for employees to experience training opportunities related to quality improvement
Integrate department/workgroup improvement initiatives with GLFHC system-wide projects and strategic aims
Travel between sites may be required

Requirements:

Board certification or eligibility in an appropriate specialty and a current medical license in Massachusetts
Residency completion in good standing
Well-developed organizational skills; strong follow through skills
Excellent communication and clinical skills
Demonstrated work ethic of confidentiality and professionalism
Bilingual English/Spanish required.

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