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The Summit Community Care Clinic (SCCC) Staff Physician is responsible for the delivery of professional medical services, supervision of staff, residents, and students. The Staff Physician plays an active role in Quality Improvement activities within the clinic.

The Physician must demonstrate regard for the rights of all patients and provides respectful and considerate care focused on the patient's individual needs. The Physician will provide a safe and confidential environment for patients, families, and personnel. This position will start at the Care Clinic on July 1, 2023.

As a condition of employment, Summit Community Care Clinic requires COVID-19 vaccination of all clinical and non-clinical staff.

Essential Functions:

• Promotes the philosophy and mission of Summit Community Care Clinic.
• Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for duties and tasks associated with the position.
• Acquire, maintain, and demonstrate appropriate knowledge level and competencies.
• Act as a representative of the clinic with patients, staff, and the general public in a professional and supportive manner.
• Provides direct patient care following established protocols, including but not limited to conducting outpatient clinic; establishing patient history through interview and physical exam; establishing diagnostic impression; managing chronic health problems; initiating arrangements for treatment- including diagnostic laboratory, imaging and other modalities. Makes decisions concerning medical care and the needs of the patient, as well as decisions regarding special needs, following established protocols.
• The delivery of professional primary care services on behalf of SCCC, within the scope of training and expertise of the Employee. Hours and number of patients scheduled will be mutually determined by Employee and SCCC.
• Participation in the Quality Assurance Program of SCCC, including attendance at QA Committee meetings and Peer Review processes, as appropriate.
• Actively participates as a member of the Integrated Care team. Works directly and through referrals with behavioral health and dental team to evaluate/treat integrated care needs. Refers and collaborates with community agencies as appropriate.
• Ensures appropriate documentation and maintenance of medical records within the electronic health record including patient visits notes, timely test follow-up communication and accurate coding practices.
• Assists with clinical supervision of advanced practice providers.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned by Chief Medical Officer.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination, and diagnoses condition of patient.
• Administers or prescribes treatments including accurate medication prescribing involving the patient in shared treatment decisions.
• Prescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patient from communicable diseases.
• Promotes health by promoting preventative measures of care including screening, nutrition, physical and mental health in accordance with professional guidelines.
• Provides outpatient obstetric and pediatric care within scope of practice.
• Performs surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency.
• Refers patients to specialty level care when necessary.
• Ensures transitions of care are completed and documented within the electronic health record.

Additional Requirements:

• Grants are a vital part of Care Clinic revenues and directly or indirectly support all positions. This role may have responsibilities that are closely associated with grant deliverables. Grants and grant responsibilities may change over time.
• Complete all required trainings as designated by HR and the position supervisor.
• Adhere to all policies within organization and those outlined withing the SCCC Employee Handbook.
• Comply with all SCCC Vaccine Mandates.
• Willingness to travel and work at other SCCC locations as determined by the supervisor.
• Comply with all applicable Credentialing and Privileging requirements timely.
• Embrace the SCCC Mission and Vision and agree to work within the SCCC Guiding Principles and the principles set by the position supervisor.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• Must participate in quality assurance/ improvement activities when applicable.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to engage in each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.