Covid-19 Protocol:

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Health Care Center for the Homeless dba Orange Blossom Family Health requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HCCH/OBFH will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Job Summary: Provide quality primary health care to the homeless & medically underserved

population in Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties. Physicians are expected to perform and will be evaluated in the following areas: patient care technical and clinical skills; medical/clinical knowledge and judgment; interpersonal and communication skills; and professionalism.

Responsibilities:

• Provide quality, comprehensive, and culturally sensitive primary medical care to the homeless and uninsured/underinsured population by interviewing, examining, and treating patients in order to meet their medical needs.
• Promote good health and prevent illnesses by educating patients and their families on wellness, prevention and early detection, and by providing adequate materials and resources for consent and self-empowerment.
• Diagnose & treat diseases using evidence-based medicine while operating within the scope of practice & standards of the Patient-Centered Medical Home.
• Determine the level of urgency follow-up and which referrals/consultants are needed based on appropriate examination and patient needs.
• Document all patient encounters (phone, verbal, email) in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Review and address patient’s medical records, labs, and refill requests on a daily basis.
• Consult with the Medical Director and colleagues for coverage when absent.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
• Take an active role in the HCCH financial viability by practicing cost-effective healthcare that is medically necessary and appropriate.
• Participate in peer review and quality improvement related activities as delineated in the center’s Clinical Quality Improvement (CQI) plan.
• Observe and reinforce all of HCCH policies and procedures maintaining excellent medical and ethical standards.
• Serve as a positive role model showing respect, compassion, integrity and timely responsiveness to HCCH patients, colleagues, and staff.
• Educate and support the HCCH clinical and non-clinical staff when needed.
• Serve as preceptor to different professional schools (FSU, UCF, USF, UF, NSU, FAMU, Kansas City University COM, etc) from time-to-time
• Promote teamwork toward the HCCH administrators, staff, and providers (Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Behavioral Health Therapists, etc).
• Abide by the HCCH Provider Performance Expectation Standards.
• Perform other departmental or agency-related duties or special projects as assigned by the Medical Director or the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Requirements:

• Valid license to practice medicine in the state of Florida
• Eligible for Medicaid/Medicare provider status
• Experience with public health issues related to the Center’s needs
• Commitment to the mission of the Health Care Center for the Homeless