Locums to Perm - Family Practice - Richmond, VA

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm, with potential extended hours

**Looking for someone who is interested in Locums to Perm**

JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Family Physician provides comprehensive primary care services in the community health center. This includes preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, prescribing medications, and coordinating referrals. The physician works closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered, culturally competent care and supports quality improvement initiatives that advance the health and well-being of the community.

• Performs physical examinations of new and existing patients and determines x-ray examinations and clinical laboratory tests required.
• Interprets examination findings, test results, and implements treatment plans.
• Prepares and reviews case histories and obtains data through interviews.
• Provides continuing, comprehensive health maintenance and medical care to the entire family unit, to include preventive medicine, behavioral sciences, and community health.
• Participates in surgical, obstetrical, gynecological, and critical care procedures according to training and demonstrated ability.
• Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
• Instructs other healthcare providers and non-medical personnel in a variety of health-related topics, including first-aid measures, basic nd advanced cardiac life support, and healthcare maintenance.
• May teach residents, practitioners, and medical students.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Graduate from a College or University accredited by the American Medical Association with a Doctor of Medicine degree;
• Accredited by the American Osteopathic Association with a Doctor of Osteopathy degree
• Must possess a current Educational Council Foreign Medical Graduate (ECFMG) Certificate. (If foreign license)
• Successful completion of an approved program of residency training in family practice.
• License to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
• Current DEA registration.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of preventive medicine.
• Knowledge of the state and federal laws about medicine and community health centers.
• Knowledge of the structure and function of the community health centers.
• Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and the general public.