Physician - Primary Care

Physician - Primary Care

Located less than one mile from downtown Lebanon, APD is the Upper Valley’s community hospital. Situated in the heart of northern New England and less than five hours’ drive from three major metropolitan areas (Boston, Montreal and New York), the Upper Valley is your perfect place for outdoor adventure and a small community environment.

APD’s strong culture of caring, belonging and community brings together people from many different backgrounds to provide the best possible care to our friends and neighbors. Living in the Upper Valley allows you to enjoy our distinct seasons, extensive outdoor recreation opportunities and small communities while enjoying the cultural, culinary and artistic offerings of an Ivy League region.

POSITION STANDARDS

Unrestricted NH Medical License Required

Current DEA license Required

BLS Certification Required

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine. If Board Eligible, must be actively working toward Board Certification.

Demonstrated Competence in providing comprehensive family medicine as delineated on clinical privilege list

POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.

Physical Activity : Upper Extremity :

Push / Pull / Lift / Carry :

PART TWO : FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Position Objective

Provides continuing and comprehensive primary care to adult and pediatric individuals and their families.

Performance Expectation

Evaluate all assigned patients presenting to the Primary Care Clinic.

Obtain an appropriate history and physical exam.

Order and interpret diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies.

Provide appropriate treatment to all assigned patients presenting to the Primary Care Clinic.

Obtain consultation as clinically indicated and appropriate.

Document the history, physical exam, and laboratory and imaging studies as well as treatment in the medical record.

Obtain appropriate informed consent for all procedures as described in APD Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies.

Complete all outpatient hospital records per APD bylaws

Provide consulting providers with complete and accurate medical records. Communicate in a timely and collegial manner.

Review previously ordered laboratory and imaging studies and determine appropriate course of treatment for patient based on results. Communicate results to patients in a timely manner.

According to specialty, Provide call coverage for call group's established adult and pediatric patients.

Provide "back-up" call coverage for hospitalist service between hours of 7PM and 7AM and on weekends.

Document all "after-hours" communication with patients

Treat all patients and staff with respect.

Participate in staff education and clinical Quality Assurance / Performance Improvement activities.

Attend clinic staff meetings when requested to do so by the Primary Care Medical Director or Practice Manager.

Abide by CMS Conditions of Participation for Hospitals.

Abide by the APD Medical Staff bylaws, Rules and Regulations and policies.

Abide by all APD policies

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