Physician (Bilingual-Spanish)

Job DetailsJob Location: Orlando, FL 32862ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Nurse Practitioner is a licensed independent practitioner who is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for clinic patients in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care (assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of plan of care and treatment, implementation of treatment plan, and evaluation of patient status). Clinical management is conducted in collaboration with other health care team members, and the scope of practice established by a protocol with a licensed medical doctor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for clinic patients
Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs.
Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability, including but not limited to serving in the first assisting role.
Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools and patient engagement

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not Applicable
QualificationsQ

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or General Practice (board certification strongly preferred).
Current, unrestricted Florida medical license required.
Minimum of 2 years of primary care experience (Medicare Advantage or value-based care model preferred).
Familiarity with HEDIS measures, Star Ratings, risk adjustment (HCC coding), hospitalization reduction and electronic medical records (EMR) agility.
Strong clinical judgment, documentation skills, and commitment to evidence-based medicine.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based, patient-centered care model.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Prior experience in a value-based, capitated, or Medicare Advantage environment.
Experience working with EMR systems and quality dashboards.
Bilingual in Spanish, Creole, or another language commonly spoken by the local patient population is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

General office working conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust your focus.  Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computers and peripherals. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TRAVEL

Travel to nearby Care Centers may be required on rare occasion to provide coverage as needed within a reasonable distance.

BONUS

This role is eligible for a generous bonus incentive plan.

SAFETY HAZARD OF THE JOB

As a practicing physician, you may be exposed to various occupational hazards, including infectious diseases, needlestick injuries, and contact with bodily fluids or hazardous chemicals. The role may also involve prolonged standing, repetitive motions, and occasional lifting, which can contribute to musculoskeletal strain. Mental and emotional stress may arise from managing complex cases, high patient volumes, and emotionally charged situations. Additional risks include potential exposure to aggressive behavior from patients and eye strain from extended use of electronic medical records. Appropriate safety protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE), and training are provided to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.

This job description does not list all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other instructions, duties, and responsibilities, as appropriate. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the duties and responsibilities identified in this job description.

Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.