Physician

Salary: $205,920.00 - $288,254.60

Please be aware that all staff are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to employment.

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About Finger Lakes Community Health: 

Finger Lakes Community Health (FLCH) was founded in 1989 with an original mission of serving the region's agricultural workers by linking individuals to area resources and providing essential health services. In 2009 the organization expanded to become a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serving patients of all incomes, ethnicities and walks of life. Over the last decade, FLCH has grown to provide medical, dental, and behavioral health services to over 28,000 patients at eight health centers. With over 200 employees we strive to provide high-quality and innovative health care services to the Finger Lakes Region.

Benefits Offered:

• Monday through Friday schedule, closed all major holidays
• Medical insurance with a 90% employer contribution
• Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Safe Harbor 3% 401k contribution
• Robust PTO offerings 
• Education reimbursement 

Job Summary:

Perform Examinations

• Takes, evaluates, and records comprehensive health histories
• Provides a comprehensive physical exam to evaluate health status, acute issues, and/or chronic conditions from children to geriatrics
• Diagnoses and manages acute episodic and chronic medical illnesses as well as stable behavioral/psychological problems
• Performs simple, in-office procedures as needed
• Provide well child care, including screening and ordering of immunizations
• Initiate consultation requests with specialists and other health professionals for appropriate medical conditions

Diagnostic tests

• Orders appropriate labs and/or radiological/diagnostic testing to assess and diagnosis medical issues
• Interpret labs and studies to guide management of illness

Treatment of Medical/Behavioral Conditions

• Establish management treatments from presenting illnesses, labs results, and diagnostic testing
• Record patient interactions in a concise, clear, logical manner within the electronic health record
• Prescribe non-pharmacological therapies and pharmacological agents, to include Schedule II-V controlled substances, within scope of practice
• Manage common gynecological problems

Provide Counseling and Education

• Educate appropriate age groups on use of community services, as well as the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health
• Counsel on family planning to include contraception, pregnancy, STDs, and child birth
• Advise patients on the aging process and promotion/well-being in advanced age
• Act as supervising physician and mentor to Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistants pursuant to New York State Law and organizational needs

Education and Qualifications:

• A current, unrestricted NYS Physician, License required
• National board certification required; Family medicine or med-peds required
• CPR certification required (can be provided)
• Prior experience is required
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• The ability to work flexible hours -- some evenings are required
• The ability to communicate fluently in both Spanish and English is preferred

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to hear and communicate with clients and staff via phone, web media, and in person.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• OSHA Category I