Hybrid Collaborating Physician en Rural Health Services

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Collaborating Physician works as part of the medical provider team, providing supervision to the health center PA’s or NP’s as appropriate.  The Collaborating Physician will provide essential clinical oversight and support to a PA or NP, allowing them to practice with greater independence.

II.        Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Clinical Oversight: reviewing patient charts quarterly, treatment plans and offering guidance when needed.  PAs would require additional chart reviews.
• Guidance on Prescriptions and Treatment Approaches: PA’s and NP’s need their collaborating physician to approve or co-sign certain prescriptions.
• Must be readily available for consultation by direct communication or HIPPA, compliant telecommunication.
• Stresses the importance of preventive health care measures.
• Participates in the clinical program of the organization according to the guidelines established for all staff physicians of similar training and board certification.
• Uses all available resources in diagnosis and treatment, such as laboratory and radiological testing, in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner.
• Completes all records and reports assigned.
• Participate in the development and implementation of a regularly updated quality assurance plan for the organization.
• Peer reviews every 90 days.
• Supervise up to 6 FTE NPs or PAs per shift in compliance with State and Federal Law.
• Maintain active log in to EHR, check patient cases sent directly at a minimum of 2 days a week
• Maintain RHS email login.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills/Certifications:

• Current certification by the American Board of Family Practice or other appropriate specialty board.
• Must be actively practicing within the State.
• Have current unrestricted South Carolina State Medical License.
• The ability to relate with warmth and effectiveness to patients and staff.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support techniques.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and perform efficiently and effectively in a stressful environment.
• Ability to acquire considerable knowledge of policies, procedures and programs.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and apply basic laws and regulations to specific situations.
• Ability to assist in the development of department administrative directives as required.
• Ability to assist in investigative analysis and make effective recommendations as required.
• Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations as required.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate and informative reports of progress of organizational units, results of research and reviews, and annual reports of accomplishments, future goals, and objectives.
• Ability to work effectively with associates, as well as with supervisors, in the various units of the organization.
• Ability to work in a team relationship.

Experience/Education Required:

• Graduate of an accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy.
• Completion of an approved residency program in internal medicine.
• Sufficient experience to carry out the duties of this position.

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change.