University of New England

Family Staff Physician

Basic Function

To provide Family Practice Care in the outpatient and inpatient setting. To provide instruction and supervision to students and residents.

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities

Primary

• Provide direct medical care to patients of University Health Care in the outpatient and inpatient setting that is patient centered and team oriented.
• Conduct an ethical, patient centered practice in a cost effective and efficient manner in accord with generally accepted standards of care.
• Review, analyze and determine the significance of a broad array of health care concerns, diagnostic tests and treatment plans including the effective use of consultants.
• Participate in COM educational programs in the classroom, lab, continuing education and experiential exercises as may be assigned.
• Develop and Maintain a financially viable clinic practice through University Health Care.
• Participate in and provide information for Quality Improvement initiatives for UHC and UNE.
• Participate in on-call and hospital coverage including nights and weekends on a shared basis with other practitioners in the same clinical discipline.
• Provide timely, effective and appropriate documentation of medical services.
• Provide formal and informal instruction and supervision for medical students, residents and health professionals assigned by University Health Care and UNE.
• Coordinate and monitor patient care rendered by students and residents being supervised.
• Prepare evaluations of residents and students supervised in a thorough and timely manner.
• Participate in community relation efforts to enhance the reputation, visibility and credibility of University Health Care and UNE.
• Attend COM graduation and the White Coat Ceremony, and participate in department and committee meetings within UHC and UNECOM.
• Conduct and mentor scholarly activity.
• Understand and comply with OSHA, HIPAA and safety training requirements of UNE as specified in the employee manual.
• Maintain an unrestricted Maine license to practice medicine and hospital privileges germane to the discipline.
• Perform related duties as necessary.

Supervision Exercised

Participates with other health team members with the supervision and evaluation of peers, support staff and assistants.

Qualifications

• Board certified in family medicine, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• Broad and in-depth knowledge of family medicine and procedures germane to the discipline.
• Formal and informal teaching, supervision and evaluation skills.
• Planning and administrative skills.
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Have or be eligible for and obtain an unrestricted Maine license to practice.
• Have or be eligible for and obtain hospital privileges commensurate with other members of the department.

Annual Training Requirements

• Blood Borne Pathogens
• Code of Conduct
• Ergonomics
• FERPA
• Fire Safety
• Sexual Harassment