Job Summary: Provides and manages direct patient care, infants through the geriatric population, in the ambulatory care setting. Assures the adequacy and appropriateness of medical care provided to patients and supervision of personnel as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs and coordinates medical care at the outpatient clinic.
• Serves as a clinical director and physician for the outpatient clinic.
• Provides clinical supervision for outpatient clinic staff: nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, etc.
• Participates in administrative decision making, establishes policies, procedures and guidelines designed to ensure the provision of adequate, comprehensive care.
• Communicates with the medical staff regarding policies, standards and specific patient problems.
• Serves as a member of the organized medical staff, attends medical staff meetings and ensures adherence to the medical staff bylaws and rules and regulations.
• Participates in the development and implementation of educational programs at the clinic for staff and the community.
• Able to evaluate medical services provided by the outpatient clinic and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Understands and ensures compliance with the clinic's policies and procedures for safety, infection control, hazardous materials and waste, etc.
• Other duties as assigned within scope of license

Regulatory Requirements:

• Currently licensed to practice medicine in the State of Louisiana sspecializing in Family medicine.
• Current Board Certification or Board Eligible.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration Registration.
• Current Controlled Dangerous Substance License.
• Administrative experience preferred.

Language Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge
• Knowledge of EMR preferred