Medical Director (Family Physician)

Mi'kmaq Nation • Presque Isle, ME • 3d ago

This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1271394

EDUCATON (AND PERTINENT EXPERIENCE): Officially accredited to practice as a Medical Doctor (MD) by AMA with a minimum of five years experience.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess current and valid unrestricted Maine license (or eligible for) from the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine. Meet all state requirements and obtain valid Prescriptive Authority and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) licensure. Be BLS certified and possess a valid driver\'s license, and access to a private vehicle for day-to-day job performance.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED: Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, implement, monitor, and evaluate program activities to ensure efficient, proficient, and impacting program performance. Knowledge in Federal regulations pertaining to Community (Public) Health. Self- directed/motivated. Ability to work both independently, as well as part of a team. Ability to maintain accurate and current client records. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including possessing computer literacy. Possess strong supervisory skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Regular office environment. Requires some outreach in the client\'s home. Will be required to travel throughout Aroo2ook County utilizing any agency vehicles available, or personal vehicle. Will also travel throughout the State of Maine and out-of-state, approximately 5%.

FUNCTIONS/TASKS: Conducts a health and developmental history from the patient and/or family member and performs a physical examination using palpation, percussion, auscultation, observation skills, using appropriate diagnostic instruments.

Orders and/or performs screening and diagnostic tests and procedures (lab studies, x-rays, electrocardiograms, audiograms, pulmonary function tests, etc.) Interprets test results and analyzes all collected data, discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to identify all stages of physical, emotional or mental problems, and prioritizes health care needs; i.e. formulates a problem list. Timely documentation of data, patient assessment and care plan in acceptable form in the electronic medical record.

Makes diagnosis and decisions concerning medical care needs of the patient, formulates and implements a plan of care which may involve various treatment modalities, prescribes medications, and consults with other health care providers. Provides surveillance of medical regimens for stabilized chronically ill persons, recognizing when to refer the patient to a provider for other specialists.

Identifies and manages both minor and serious acute and chronic illnesses (e.g. cough colds, upper respiratory infections, venereal diseases, hypertension, tuberculosis, heart disease, diabetes etc.) in accordance with established standards of medical care and approved clinical privileges.

Performs minor surgical and invasive procedures i.e., suture of lacerations not involving nerves or tendons, incisions and drainage of abscesses, insertion and/or removal of birth control, joint injections, toenail removal, skin biopsy and freezing of warts.

Provides direct physical and psychological care in emergencies and in the presence of illness or disability in order to maintain life, provide comfort, reduce stress and to enhance the patient\'s coping ability.

Supports the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinic to include prescribing, creating treatment plans, and engaging patients in counseling services.

Provides health care and preventative services to healthy individuals, including guidance in nutrition, illness, prevention, accident prevention, growth and development.

Prescribes medications as delineated in the approved clinical privileges for a variety of symptoms and illnesses. Monitors the effectiveness of medications, adjusts medication dosages as appropriate to the patient\'s response.

Assesses, plans and is involved in meeting the health needs of community and group health needs, taking into consideration socio-economic, epidemiological and cultural influences. Develops and conducts health education classes and/or specialty clinics such as immunization, well-baby, nutrition, pre-natal care, parenting, women\'s health, men\'s health, adolescent health or employee health. Adapts educational material/methods to meet the audience/patient level of understanding. Teaches and counsels patient and family on disease prevention and health maintenance techniques. Promotes responsible behavior and implements plans to further enhance patient/family understanding of medical problems.

Contributes with other health professionals to develop treatment protocols, standards of practice and policies. Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities, including audits, chart review, development of review criteria, development of plans for improving performance and evaluation of effectiveness of actions in improving performance.

Conducts in-service programs for clinic staff and other health care providers i.e. Community Health

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