Family Medicine/Primary Care Physician

High Country Community Health (HCCH) is a federally funded Community and Migrant Health Center with medical locations in Watauga, Avery, Burke, and Surry Counties. The mission of HCCH is to provide comprehensive and culturally sensitive primary health care services that may include dental, mental and substance abuse services to the medically under-served populations.

This position requires medical training for family practice, general practice or other primary care practice orientation, with understanding and interest in preventive and community health.

II. Responsibilities

A. Examine and treat patients in the office.

B. Refer patients for specialist services, as required.

C. Provider will answer telephone calls from HCCH’s Nurse Triage when scheduled.

D. Maintain electronic medical records.

E. Review lab, x-ray, and emergency reports daily and supervise medical support personnel.

F. Provide back-up, supervision and development of standing orders for provider extender.

G. Participate in special screening, training, and community outreach activities as determined.

H. Develop cooperative arrangements with other health providers in the area.

I. Participate in the drafting of medical policies in conjunction with HCCH Medical Director, C.E.O., and board representatives.

J. Ensure appropriate coding for billing purposes

K. Perform all other medically related assigned duties.

L. Maintain ability to order testing with a local hospital.

• M. Promote goodwill among and between HCCH employees
• N. Maintain respectful and open dialogue with HCCH leadership

Role on Care Team: The physician oversees all aspects of patient care. They will work closely with the other members of the care team to ensure the best care possible.

The physician will complete health assessments, make and/or confirm diagnoses, provide referrals to specialists as necessary and may write or refill prescriptions for medications.

The physician works closely with the Patient Health Specialist, Patient Resource Specialist and other support and nursing staff to stay informed about your treatment progress and collaborate on care.

Supervisory Relationships

• Responsible for medical support personnel (NP and PA) regarding patient care.
• Responsible to HCCH's Medical Director

Requirements

Professional Standards

The Provider shall devote their best professional skill and services in practicing medicine in accordance with the customary rules of ethics and conduct set forth by the North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. The Provider will comply with the bylaws, rules, and regulations of HCCH.

Mental Requirements: Must be able to make sound judgment based on assessment and data available and act accordingly. Must be able to be flexible, innovative, and work independently. Must possess good interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize multiple functions or tasks.

Hours

Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including week days, some weekends, evenings, and holidays if needed.

Physical Requirements: Requires considerable physical effort most of the day. Requires squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, walking, and sitting for long periods of time.