Physician, GM

Overview

At Cano Health, our culture is a “family of families”, growing stronger together to improve the lives of our patients, communities, and our associates. A culture that succeeds because of the hearts and minds of our people. Our values and guiding principles transform our lives with purpose and passion, becoming one focused source of hopeful change. A leadership culture that cultivates and empowers our people to gain ownership for their contributions and success. The Cano Movement is proof of what everyday people with a passion for health care can accomplish together.

Join the Cano Movement! The movement that doesn’t just offer a job, it offers an opportunity to serve and grow with purpose. At Cano you will be part of a collaborative team, dedicated to the pursuit of health & wellness excellence.

Cano Health offers competitive salaries, medical, dental & vision insurance, employee mental health program, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement and much more.

The Physician will provide health care for individuals in the Clinic commensurate with training and in accordance with the general policies and standards of practice, as established by the clinic. Delivers care appropriate for center with a multicultural patient population. Elicits detailed patient histories and conducts complete physician examinations. Reaches diagnosis and orders appropriate laboratory tests and referrals, etc., as well as counsels’ patient and family on health and disease.

Responsibilities

• The Physician reports directly to our Medical Director and are primarily responsible for the provision of high-quality medical care to our patients.
• Provide all physician care generally provided at a family practice or managed care facility.
• Actively manage all aspects of patient care while on shift. Supervise and direct the center’s other clinical staff (Medical Assistants, X-Ray Technicians, etc.).
• Collect biological specimens and process them in the laboratory for testing.
• Ensure that all charts and medical records are accurately completed in a timely manner; and adhere to all clinical policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the delivery of care, treatment, and referrals.
• Arrange for referral resources for those medical specialties not provided at the urgent care center.
• Evaluate patients, based on medical training and/or specialty, to determine the medical condition of the patient, through the performance of physical examinations, thereby, establishing a diagnosis and proposed treatment plan.
• Maintain high standard of medical practice and participate in the training development of the medical team.
• Assist in medical education of both the patients and clinic staff.
• Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings; refer and transfer patients for follow-up and/or specialty care and discharge patients.
• As a member of the health care team, exemplify an example in attitude toward patients and staff, thereby, performing duties with respect, dignity, privacy, and modesty to the patients.
• Participate in the development of clinic protocols and formulary.
• Make recommendations, suggestions, etc., on chart information forms.
• Document each on site/in office procedure, prescription, consultation and patient contact in patient's chart and on the clinic’s, encounter forms, within a 24-hour period.
• Counsel patient regarding medical and other problems which might affect patient's health and well-being.
• Perform such clinical procedures for patient's benefit which are within scope and skill of practitioner, and which are economically feasible.
• Provide direction and leadership to the clinic's medical support staff, regarding the administering of a patient's care.
• Provide supervision in case assignment to nurse practitioner/physician assistant, including sign off on charts, where applicable.
• Perform other job-related duties, as may be assigned, by the Chief Medical Officer.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and valid unencumbered license to practice the profession
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Current active Federal and State DEA License

Cano Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.