Physician Details

Physician

ChesPenn Health Services - Chester, PA

Employment Type : Full-Time

ChesPenn Health Services is seeking an experienced, patient-focused Family or Internal Medicine Physician to provide primary care to adults and children at our Federally Qualified Health Center in Chester, PA.

Education: Graduation from an accredited medical school. Satisfactory completion of approved residency program in stated specialty.

Years of Experience: Two years minimum as a practicing physician in a primary health care setting is preferred.

Licenses & Certifications: Current State of Pennsylvania Medical License

Board Eligibility in specialty is required, Board Certification is preferred

DEA Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Positive and enthusiastic and inclusive demeanor while directly working with patients
• Understanding of trauma-informed care principles preferred
• Ability to work harmoniously as part of a health care team
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a licensed automobile preferred
• Ability to meet approved minimal physical and medical standards

Scope of responsibilities:

Clinical:

• Provide well care for patients as it applies to routine and screening physical examinations.
• Manage acute and chronic illnesses in an ambulatory environment.
• Perform follow-up examinations on patients referred to medical specialists.
• Educate patients in regard to health and education and the need for continued medical care.
• Work cooperatively with other professionals and paraprofessionals including registered nurses, medical technicians, medical office assistants, and medical records clerks.
• Act as supervising physician for nurse practitioners and physician assistants of the health center.
• Provide emergency telephone coverage according to rotation schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Maintain confidentially of information about patients and their families.
• Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor towards patients, staff, members and guests of ChesPenn
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Productivity:

• Maintain a high productivity level based on BPHC grant standards, with respect to the total number of patients to which professional services are rendered, annual patient encounters, and annual visits per patient.

Record-keeping / Administration:

• Maintain and update patient records appropriately in Electronic Medical Record
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with community agencies and area hospitals.
• Conduct or lead medical and community health projects as requested.
  
• Participate in the development of the annual medical health care plan.
• Consistently participate in continuing medical education activities.

About ChesPenn Health Services:

ChesPenn is a network of 3 community health centers offering integrated primary medical, behavioral, and dental health services to underserved communities in Chester and Delaware Counties. Our mission is to provide comprehensive primary and preventive medical, dental and behavioral healthcare and social services to medically underserved families and individuals regardless of their ability to pay. We strive to meet the unique health needs of the communities we serve in linguistically and culturally competent ways.

What we offer:

ChesPenn offers a dynamic, collaborative work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision care, a retirement program,
life insurance, and paid time off. ChesPenn Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. We participate in the National Health Service Corps loan repayment program.

NOTE:

ChesPenn uses a web-based application portal and emailing system to correspond with applicants. Please be sure to add notifications@app.bamboohr.com to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us.