Behavioral Health Provider:(NP/PA) or MD

Job description

OB SUMMARY:

Provide direct and appropriate clinical care and treatment to patients in specialty areas as assigned

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILTIES

Achieve Results

Directly affect improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of relevant, high quality medical care.  Ensure the delivery of competent, accurate, medical care and treatment to all patients as assigned.
Provide leadership and direction to non-physician clinic staff.  Effect overall clinic results.  Meet or exceed all measurable standards of care, including overall clinical, quality, and productivity goals.
Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related recordkeeping and administrative functions as assigned.
Operational Excellence

Ensure the delivery of all medical treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including clinical policies and quality initiatives such as PCMH, HEDIS, UDS.
Understand and ensure all practices and procedures related to the delivery of medical services are consistent with contracted protocols and procedures.
Relationship Management

Develop and ensure favorable relationships with all patients and their families.  Achieve commitments from patients to adhere to an effective plan of care, and ensure all patient services are delivered in a caring and professional manner. 
Develop and ensure favorable relationships with vendors, contractors and payor sources. 
Develop and ensure ongoing, positive relationships and collaboration with other physicians, nurses, administrative and clinic operations staff.  Ensure the success of each clinic operation through collaborative support and working relationships with all clinic operations staff. 
Professionalism & Stewardship
1.Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
2.Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.
PRIMARY TASKS & DUTIES
1.Comprehensive physical assessment; evaluating, diagnosing, and treating new and existing patient's medical conditions. 
2.Performing medical procedures.
3.Prescribing and referring patients for specialized consultation. 
Input progress notes in patients' charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed within 72 hours of patient visit.  
4.Conducting follow-up patient care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY COMPETENCIES
1.Demonstrate interpersonal savvy and influence skills in managing difficult clients and patients.
2.Demonstrate high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of medicine and associated charting requirements. 
3.Requisite skills and ability to perform certain medical tasks as assigned
4.Demonstrate a high level of problem-solving skill to better serve patients and staff.
5.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
6.Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval.
7.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education
MD, Or Mid- Level 
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Georgia.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position requires interaction with diverse groups, thus working conditions require significant tact and judgment daily.  Nearly all work will be in the physician office environment.

The above is intended to describe the job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements