Job Description: Physician - Family Practitioner (City Employees Health Clinic) City of Atlanta Health Clinic
Position Overview: The City of Atlanta Health Clinic is seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Practitioner to provide high-quality medical care exclusively to City of Atlanta employees and their dependents. The Family Practitioner will play a crucial role in promoting the health and wellness of our workforce by delivering comprehensive medical services, emphasizing preventive care, and addressing a wide range of healthcare needs. The ideal candidate will be available to work forty hours a week Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities:
1. Employee Healthcare:
• Provide primary medical care to City of Atlanta employees and their dependents, offering a range of services to address acute illnesses, chronic conditions, and preventive care needs.
• Conduct thorough medical assessments, diagnose medical conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans.
2. Preventive Health:
• Promote a culture of wellness by delivering health screenings, vaccinations, and wellness exams tailored to the needs of the City's workforce.
• Collaborate with patients to develop personalized wellness plans, emphasizing disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
3. Occupational Health:
• Manage work-related injuries and illnesses, including assessing fitness for duty, providing treatment, and coordinating return-to-work plans.
• Assist in workplace health initiatives and occupational health assessments.
4. Medical Documentation:
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records (EMR) for all patient interactions, ensuring comprehensive documentation of medical histories, diagnoses, treatment plans, and outcomes.
5. Collaboration:
• Work closely with the clinic's healthcare team, including nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff, to ensure seamless and efficient patient care.
• Collaborate with external specialists as needed for referrals and consultations.
6. Health Promotion:
• Develop and deliver health education programs, workshops, and materials tailored to the needs of City employees, promoting healthy lifestyle choices and well-being.
7. Employee Engagement:
• Foster positive relationships with City employees, addressing their healthcare needs and concerns with compassion and professionalism.
• Serve as a trusted medical resource and advocate for employee health.
8. Quality Assurance:
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including monitoring clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and compliance with healthcare standards.
• Contribute to ongoing efforts to enhance clinic services and patient care.
Qualifications:
• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine.
• Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of Georgia.
• Proven experience in providing primary care services to diverse populations.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Understanding of occupational health principles and practices is a plus.
Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, cover letter, medical credentials, and references.
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