Physician Assistant - Castleton Express Care bei Community Health Center Castleton

ABOUT US:

Community Health is a multi-siteFQHC serving 80% of the primary care needs in our community (central Vermont).Our mission is to service our patients with quality, efficiency, accessibilityand equity. As the largest FQHC in northern New England, we have a largefootprint that provides us with the opportunity to influence the evolving,local, state and regional health care environment.

Community Health Center sites arecertified Level 111 Medical Homes, with a highly developed and supportive panelmanagement and case management system in place. Community Health also has arobust integrated behavioral health program employing Psychiatrists, BehavioralHealth Nurse Practitioners and Licensed Clinical Social Workers embedded withinits primary care sites. We have a fully integrated electronic medical recordand practice management system (Medent) with robust interfaces with our localhospital. 

CASTLETON CLINIC:

Community Health Castleton uniquely provides thecommunity with access to Primary Care, Behavioral Health, and Care Managementservices for the whole family. Primary Care services include on-siteBehavioral Health providers, Social Workers, and Care Management, along withpreventive programs like diabetes management and education. CastletonExpress Care, located within the same facility as Community Health Castleton,is open seven days a week, for the treatment of minor illnesses and injuries foradults and children. 

The town of Castleton is home to Lake Bomoseen andCastleton University.  Picturesque, historic downtown Rutland, the thirdlargest city in Vermont, is the county seat and about 20 minutes fromCastleton. The Green Mountain National Forest, Killington, and Pico ski resortsare about a 45 minute drive from the quaint, small town of Castleton, and ashort drive to New York’s Saratoga Springs and Lake George area.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Community Health is seekingan Express Care Physician to treat urgent care patients at our clinic inCastleton, Vermont.  Physiciancandidates are expected to be knowledgeable and skilled in the delivery ofquality care. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

• Provide appropriate patient follow-up and communicate effectively with patients.  
• Refer patients to primary and specialty care as necessary.  
• Provide clinical supervision to mid-level providers and nursing staff.  
• Participate in quality assurance activities.  
• Procedural skills, e.g. suturing, I&D, reading EKG and x-ray, etc.
• Participate in State and National disease collaborative efforts. 

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Possesses and maintains current license to practice medicine in the State of Vermont required.
• Possesses and maintains current Board Certification within practicing specialty required.
• Demonstrates meeting minimum CME requirements for licensure and board certification.
• Previous Experience in Urgent Care or Emergency Room Services preferred.
• Doctors of Medicine (MD) and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) accepted.
• Quality-focused team player.
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

BENEFITS:

Community Health seeks to offer our Providers a very robustbenefits package:

• Market leading compensation – commensurate with experience.
• Generous bonus opportunity.
• Up to $10,000 in relocation expenses.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan – 403(b) with employer match.
• Paid malpractice insurance.
• Generous leave time.
• Work-life balance with 3 day work weeks, 12 hour shifts. 
• CME leave (1 week/year) and CME allowance ($6,000/year)
• Opportunities to apply for school loan repayment, up to $20,000 a year.