Family Medicine Physician

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Family Medicine Physicians provide primary clinical care per the PCMH/NCQA model of care for patients of Lorain County Health & Dentistry.  They specialize in providing care for the whole family and as such deliver comprehensive, ongoing care to patients regardless of age or gender. As primary care physicians, they examine and treat adults and children alike with a great variety of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist as needed. At Lorain County Health & Dentistry, Family Practice Physicians are expected to develop long term relationships with their patients and their patient’s caregivers, provide patient informed individualized healthcare recommendations and plans and offer ongoing support and advice as needed in accordance with Lorain County Health & Dentistry’s philosophy of “partnership” with patients while integrating its values of Respect, Quality, Compassion and Hope.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Osteopathy (DO) is required. 
• Must be board certified in Family Medicine.
• Must have BLS certification.
• Must be licensed in the State of Ohio and meet all requirements for credentialing and privileging.  
• Must maintain appropriate continuing education requirements as established by State Board of Medical Examiners. 

SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in a non-profit community healthcare environment is preferred. 
• Must have proficient computer skills and the ability to become proficient in software programs specific to Lorain County Health & Dentistry i.e. NextGen, EPM, EHR, etc.
• Must have the skill and credibility to serve as a patient advocate and be a role model for change.
• Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor and communicate enthusiastically with patients. 
• Ability to be responsive in working with a culturally-diverse patient population.
• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to master a therapeutic communication approach.
• Ability to independently coordinate multiple tasks. 
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Must have valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. 
• Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Fine and gross motor skills will be frequently employed. 
• Some lifting of supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs. 
• 75% walking or standing, 25% sitting at a desk. 
• Category I re: exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases. 

BENEFITS

• National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Eligibility
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• CME Bank
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Employer Match
• Giving back, outreach, and true advocacy to the patient community we serve.