Co Lead FM Phys

The Co-Lead Family Medicine Physician, hereinafter referred to as “Physician” at Greater Baden Medical Services (GBMS) is responsible for providing direct patient care and care consultation for adult patients from 18 years of age and up, to include but not limited to a panel of patients as well as patients at GBMS. The Physician practices in a team-based care model and collaborates with other members of the team to care for a panel and a population of patients. The Physician refers adult patients for medical care management and care coordination services with internal staff and/or with other agencies. The Physician is responsible for timely follow up of specialty referrals and diagnostic testing. The Physician prioritizes meeting and exceeding quality care measures as identified by GBMS.

Essential Functions:

1. Provides comprehensive physical assessment of patients from 18 years and up and evaluates the outcome of patient care.

1. Prescribes or recommends forms of treatment such as pharmaceutical (drug) therapy, physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.

1. Assures quality of patient care by participating in the organization’s Performance and Quality Improvement activities.

1. Advocates and orders immunizations according to current AAP, ACIP and/or CDC guidelines.

1. Participates in vaccine management and storage training.

1. Arranges referrals, consultations, therapeutic services, and confers with other specialist on course of care and treatment.

1. Establish medical diagnosis for common short-term and chronic stable health problems.

1. Order, perform, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.

1. Order and perform diagnostic, therapeutic, and corrective measures. Prescribe drugs

1. Provide same-day care as required.

1. Refer patients to appropriate licensed physicians or other health care providers as needed.