Primary Care Physician - Outer Cape Health Services

Primary Care Physician

Our Culture: Why work with us?

Joining Outer Cape Health Services isn't just about taking on a new role; it's about embracing a mission that goes beyond the day-to-day. Here, you become part of a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and nurturing invaluable community health resources. Our ethos is built on creating a vibrant and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued and recognized for their unique contributions.

Who We Are :

Our mission is to provide a full range of primary health care and supportive social services that promote the health and well-being of all who live in or visit the ten outermost towns of Cape Cod.

OCHS now cares for more than 18,000 patients annually, and no one is denied access to services due to an inability to pay. Founded in 1987 through the merger of Health Associates of Provincetown (established in 1972) and the AIM Medical Center in Wellfleet (established in 1966), Outer Cape Health has a long history of successful growth and expansion in pursuit of this mission. As a Patient-Centered Medical Home, OCHS holds itself to the highest standards. Ensuring patients have access to care when they need it and request it, and validating that staff are working at the top of their licensures, are foundations of this model.

Our Core Competencies:

At Outer Cape Health Services, our core competencies are the foundation upon which our organization is built, guiding us in our mission to deliver exceptional health services to our communities. Our focus on fostering teamwork ensures that we operate as a cohesive unit, valuing each member's contribution and working synergistically towards common goals. Integrity and honesty stand at the heart of everything we do, creating a culture of trust and respect among our team and the communities we serve. Embracing technology, we continually seek innovative solutions to enhance our services and operations. Finally, being patient-centered, we prioritize the needs and well-being of those we serve, striving to exceed expectations and make a meaningful difference in their lives.

A day in the life of this role:

Reporting to the Site Medical Director, The Primary Care Physician at Outer Cape Health Services ("OCHS") provides comprehensive and continuing care to patients requiring routine and emergency treatment at health centers or other locations within OCHS's scope or practice including skilled nursing facilities. Additionally, the incumbent refers patients to other providers as appropriate and provides services in support of health promotion and preventive medicine.

Summary of duties:

• Serve as part of a clinic team to manage health of panel of patients including regular communication with team regarding health of the population managed.
• Supervise other health care professionals such as staff registered nurses, medical assistants, phlebotomists and other allied health care staff, as appropriate, to ensure the proper delivery of medical care to patients.
• Collaborate with Medical Director, Practice Manager, and nursing staff regarding daily schedule. Demonstrate willingness to accept emergency, urgent, and other walk-in patients and to cooperate with site staff in managing such requests.
• Keep accurate, complete, legible and timely medical and other records and files as required by OCHS's policy and law
• Participate in patient care audits for quality assurance and utilization review to maintain and improve patient care standard of excellence.
• May provide administrative management input for staff performance reviews, hiring decisions, and disciplinary issues.
• Participate with the on-call schedule as assigned including coverage of weekend shifts as needed.
• May participate in coverage for skilled nursing facilities within the scope of practice.
• Maintain knowledge of current developments in specialty to enhance professional expertise including maintenance of Board Certification if applicable and completing CME as needed to maintain licensure.
• Maintain a good working relationship with other physicians and health care professionals within the Health Center and OCHS administrative and support staff.
• Participate in regular provider and staff meetings as set by the Chief Clinical Officer and site Medical Director.
• Perform other related duties as reasonably required or assigned.
• Ensure that participation in activities outside of the Health Center does not interfere with duties hereunder.

Work environment:

• Primay location Harwich Port. Possible travel to our two sites.

What we need from you:

• Position requires an M.D. or D.O degree, board certification or eligibility in an appropriate specialty
• Possesses and maintains a valid and unlimited license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Possesses a valid federal Drug Enforcement Administration number and any other required state public health certifications with respect to prescribing privileges.
• Certified provider and accepts assignment under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and a qualified provider with respect to such other third-party payers with whom the Health Center may do business.
• Is not excluded by state or federal authorities from participating in any health care programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. Is not penalized with civil monetary fines or assessments, or administrative or criminal sanctions for a material violation of any federal or state law involving Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal or private third-party reimbursement program.
• Maintains full privileges as a member in good standing of the Health Center's Medical/professional staff and complies with all by-laws and rules and regulations thereof.
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - bi-lingual helpful
• Proficiency in computer skills including EPIC, Outlook, Microsoft office, OneDrive etc.
• Excellent judgment and ability to solve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions, establish priorities, and manage staff in a busy work environment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment
• Organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and reprioritize as necessary
• Reliable transportation to travel to the various OCHS sites and work event

AAP/EEO Statement Outer Cape Health Services is committed to a firm policy in favor of equal employment opportunity and will abide by all applicable state and federal regulations by not discriminating against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or veteran status. Our commitment to equal employment opportunities shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves or other absences from work, layoff, compensation and benefits, selection for training or other education, professional opportunities and conflict resolution.

It is also the policy of OCHS to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as woman, minority or individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

Please inform us of any necessary accommodations required during the application process and/or at any time during employment.