Family Practice Physician
Apply NowCompany: Valley Healthcare System, Inc.
Location: Columbus, GA 31907
Description:
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Valley Healthcare Center is a not-for-profit, community health care center dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of insurance status or barriers to health care. We are committed to improving the health and well-being of our diverse community through compassionate, patient-centered care.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Practice Physician to join our multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will provide primary care services to a diverse patient population, including the insured, uninsured, and individuals facing multiple barriers to health care. This role involves collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals to deliver integrated and holistic care.
Education: Professional degree in Medicine (M.D. Or D.O.) Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Georgia. Board Certified in Family Practice or if board eligible, candidate must achieve board certification in a time established by the primary care examining Board and maintain board certification in primary care area. Meet and maintain hospital privileges at the Center's referral hospital(s).
Salary:
$179,000 - Commensurate with experience
Hours of operation:
Monday-Friday
Weekend availability
Location:
Columbus, Ga, Talbotton, Ga. Fortson, Ga.
Benefits:
Excellent health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
403B
Competitive salary
CME and Expense Reimbursement
Generous paid time off and holidays
Loan Repayment NHSC
Productivity Bonuses
Key Responsibilities:
Evaluation: The evaluation of work performance, including: specific duties, responsibilities, demeanor, and work ethic, will be ongoing and implemented by the Chief Medical Officer per center policies.
Status: FLSA exempt position; OSHA high risk position; ADA negotiable position.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: Professional degree in Medicine (M.D. Or D.O.) Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Georgia. Board Certified in Family Practice or if board eligible, candidate must achieve board certification in a time established by the primary care examining Board and maintain board certification in primary care area. Meet and maintain hospital privileges at the Center's referral hospital(s).
Compliance: Adhere to company policies and procedures and all Federal, State and Local medical service requirements. To include HIPAA Privacy & Security.
Confidentiality (HIPAA): Every employee is required to sign a Pledge of Confidentiality. Failure to comply with our Pledge of Confidentiality can or will lead to immediate termination of employment. Confidentiality applies to a patient's Personal Health Information (PHI) and includes: written, oral and electronic communications. Each employee has an obligation to maintain confidentiality after their employment/association with this facility ends.
Security (HIPAA): Every employee is required to protect their computer log-on and password. You must secure your work area prior to leaving it unattended for an extended period of time. You are required to log-off of your computer and secure your work area prior to leaving at the end of the day. If you have a responsibility for closing or locking files, securing equipment, or locking the building and you do not comply with these requirements, you will be subject to reprimand and/or termination based upon the infraction. We are required by law to protect patient privacy, identifiable patient information, and all properties containing such information.
Physical Requirements: Varied activities include standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting. Employee must possess full range of body motion including the ability to assist or lift patients when necessary; occasional weight bearing to exceed 50 pounds. Employee must possess hand-eye coordination with normal range of vision and hearing abilities. This position frequently requires working under stressful conditions and frequently requires irregular work hours.
Environmental Working Conditions: This position includes both administrative and medical responsibilities. Employee is frequently exposed to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medical cleaning and processing solutions which my included ionizing radiation plus other elements common in a clinical environment.
THIS POSITION IS AT RISK FOR OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD AND/OR BODILY FLUIDS
Salary Description
$179,000 - Commensurate with experience
Full-time
Description
Valley Healthcare Center is a not-for-profit, community health care center dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of insurance status or barriers to health care. We are committed to improving the health and well-being of our diverse community through compassionate, patient-centered care.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Practice Physician to join our multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will provide primary care services to a diverse patient population, including the insured, uninsured, and individuals facing multiple barriers to health care. This role involves collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals to deliver integrated and holistic care.
Education: Professional degree in Medicine (M.D. Or D.O.) Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Georgia. Board Certified in Family Practice or if board eligible, candidate must achieve board certification in a time established by the primary care examining Board and maintain board certification in primary care area. Meet and maintain hospital privileges at the Center's referral hospital(s).
Salary:
$179,000 - Commensurate with experience
Hours of operation:
Monday-Friday
Weekend availability
Location:
Columbus, Ga, Talbotton, Ga. Fortson, Ga.
Benefits:
Excellent health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
403B
Competitive salary
CME and Expense Reimbursement
Generous paid time off and holidays
Loan Repayment NHSC
Productivity Bonuses
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages.
- Perform routine physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and develop treatment plans.
- Manage chronic diseases, acute conditions, and preventive care needs.
- Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medical records.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff meetings.
Evaluation: The evaluation of work performance, including: specific duties, responsibilities, demeanor, and work ethic, will be ongoing and implemented by the Chief Medical Officer per center policies.
Status: FLSA exempt position; OSHA high risk position; ADA negotiable position.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: Professional degree in Medicine (M.D. Or D.O.) Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Georgia. Board Certified in Family Practice or if board eligible, candidate must achieve board certification in a time established by the primary care examining Board and maintain board certification in primary care area. Meet and maintain hospital privileges at the Center's referral hospital(s).
Compliance: Adhere to company policies and procedures and all Federal, State and Local medical service requirements. To include HIPAA Privacy & Security.
Confidentiality (HIPAA): Every employee is required to sign a Pledge of Confidentiality. Failure to comply with our Pledge of Confidentiality can or will lead to immediate termination of employment. Confidentiality applies to a patient's Personal Health Information (PHI) and includes: written, oral and electronic communications. Each employee has an obligation to maintain confidentiality after their employment/association with this facility ends.
Security (HIPAA): Every employee is required to protect their computer log-on and password. You must secure your work area prior to leaving it unattended for an extended period of time. You are required to log-off of your computer and secure your work area prior to leaving at the end of the day. If you have a responsibility for closing or locking files, securing equipment, or locking the building and you do not comply with these requirements, you will be subject to reprimand and/or termination based upon the infraction. We are required by law to protect patient privacy, identifiable patient information, and all properties containing such information.
Physical Requirements: Varied activities include standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting. Employee must possess full range of body motion including the ability to assist or lift patients when necessary; occasional weight bearing to exceed 50 pounds. Employee must possess hand-eye coordination with normal range of vision and hearing abilities. This position frequently requires working under stressful conditions and frequently requires irregular work hours.
Environmental Working Conditions: This position includes both administrative and medical responsibilities. Employee is frequently exposed to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medical cleaning and processing solutions which my included ionizing radiation plus other elements common in a clinical environment.
THIS POSITION IS AT RISK FOR OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD AND/OR BODILY FLUIDS
Salary Description
$179,000 - Commensurate with experience