Primary Care Physician

Overview

Primary Care Physician, Family orInternalMedicine

Uncasville, Connecticut

Yale New Haven Health,the largest and most comprehensive healthcare system in Connecticut, is invitinginternalmedicine-trained physicianstojoin an expanding established primary care practices.

Yale New Haven Health includes Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial and Westerly hospitals; several specialty networks; and Northeast Medical Group (NEMG) a physician-led multispecialty group.NEMG is a not-for-profit multispecialty medical foundation established in 2010.Because we arepartof Yale New Haven Health, our patients have accesstoall the resources of one of the countrys leading health systems, including our affiliated hospitals where Northeast Medical Group physicians also care for patients:

We are proudtooffer:

• Highlycompetitive compensation including Sign On, wRVU and Quality Bonus plans
• Generous education loan assistanceprogram
• Flexible schedulestoensurework-life balance (36 clinical hours) 4.5 days and LightCall
• Dedicated Medical Assistant, Scribe service and officesupportso you can focusonpatient care
• A collegial environmentwithaccesstoexpert specialists and the resources of one of the nations leading health systems
• Volunteer faculty appointment opportunitieswithYaleSchoolof Medicine
• Physician MentoringProgram
• Leadership opportunities
• Epic electronic medical recordtoshare patient informationwithevery clinician in our health system and beyond

Enjoy all four seasons in beautiful New England of New London countywithbeautiful beaches,family-oriented residential communitieswithsome of the best schools in the nation.Equidistant between New York City and Boston

Responsibilities

• 1.Examines patients, obtains medical histories and treats acute and chronic illnesses
• 2.Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic tests
• 3.Involves patients and their families in care and treatment decisions
• 4.Creates treatment plans and completes orders in patient's charts
• 5.Collaboratesonimprovements in care delivery and servicewithstaff, other physicians and management
• 6.Initiates appropriate specialty referrals
• 7.Provides clinical informationtothe interdisciplinary team in a clear and timely manner
• 8.Ensures that proper patient documentation is timely, accurate and complete
• 9.Workswithpractice managementtoensure proper compliancewithbilling, coding and CPT codeassignment
• 10.Achieves and maintains optimal patient access
• 11.Provides interdepartmental medical consultation as requested
• 12.Participates in the development of medical protocols, standard procedures and management of patient-care-related activities
• 13.Provideson-callcoverage
• 14.Gives feedbacktoand accepts feedback from all staff in respectful manner
• 15.Acts in a positive and professional manner, complyingwithpractice policies, procedures and federal and state laws
• 16.Performs other duties and responsibilities asassigned
• 16.1Promotes health education inconjunctionwithother health professionals

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Degreeof MD or DOwithABIM-recognizedinternalmedicine residency (threeyearsminimum) or ABFM-recognized family medicine residency (threeyearsminimum)

EXPERIENCE

Preferred: Professional clinical experience in primary care practice, either family medicine orinternalmedicine

LICENSURE

Valid American Board certification in eitherinternalmedicine or family medicine and renewed (if needed) priortoexpiration Valid and unrestricted Connecticut medical license BLS certification Valid DEA registration and Controlled Substance Certificate

SPECIAL SKILLS

Knowledge of and abilitytoapply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques. Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment. Abilitytoeffectively manage and direct medical staffsupportactivities while providing quality patient care. Abilitytoreceive detailed information and express and exchange ideas orally. Abilitytoperformunderstress. Possesses excellent written and oral communication, listening and social skills. Abilitytointeract effectivelywithpeople of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems. Professionally performs in a tactful manner. Taps experience and uses independent judgmenttoplan and accomplish goals.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Must possess the physical and mental abilitiestoperform the tasks normally associatedwiththe practice ofinternaland family medicine.