Outer Cape Health Services

Our Culture- Why Work With Us:

Joining Outer Cape Health Services isn't just about taking on a new role; it's about embracing a mission that goes beyond the day-to-day. Here, you become part of a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and nurturing invaluable community health resources. Our ethos is built on creating a vibrant and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued and recognized for their unique contributions.

Who We Are:

Our mission is to provide a full range of primary health care and supportive social services that promote the health and well-being of all who live in or visit the ten outermost towns of Cape Cod.

OCHS now cares for more than 20,000 patients annually, and no one is denied access to services due to an inability to pay. Founded in 1987 through the merger of Health Associates of Provincetown (established in 1972) and the AIM Medical Center in Wellfleet (established in 1966), Outer Cape Health has a long history of successful growth and expansion in pursuit of this mission. As a Patient-Centered Medical Home, OCHS holds itself to the highest standards. Ensuring patients have access to care when they need it and request it and validating that staff are working at the top of their licensures are the foundations of this model.

Our Core Competencies:

At Outer Cape Health Services, our core competencies are the foundation upon which our organization is built, guiding us in our mission to deliver exceptional health services to our communities. Our focus on fostering teamwork ensures that we operate as a cohesive unit, valuing each member's contribution and working synergistically towards common goals. Integrity and honesty stand at the heart of everything we do, creating a culture of trust and respect among our team and the communities we serve. Embracing technology, we continually seek innovative solutions to enhance our services and operations. Finally, being patient-centered, we prioritize the needs and well-being of those we serve, striving to exceed expectations and make a meaningful difference in their lives.

Primary Purpose Of Position:

A Day in the Life of this Role:

Reporting to the Site Medical Director, the Primary Care Physician at Outer Cape Health Services (“OCHS”) provides comprehensive and continuing care to patients requiring routine and emergency treatment at health centers or other locations within OCHS’s scope or practice including skilled nursing facilities. Additionally, the incumbent refers patients to other providers as appropriate and provides services in support of health promotion and preventive medicine.

Summary Of Duties:

Essential Functions:

• Serve as part of a clinic team to manage health of panel of patients including regular communication with team regarding health of the population managed.
• Supervise other health care professionals such as staff, registered nurses, medical assistants, phlebotomists and other allied health care staff, as appropriate, to ensure the proper delivery of medical care to patients.
• Collaborate with Site Director and nursing staff regarding daily schedule. Demonstrate willingness to accept emergency, urgent, and other walk-in patients and to cooperate with site staff in managing such requests.
• Keep accurate, complete, legible and timely medical and other records and files as required by OCHS’s policy and law
• Participate in patient care audits for quality assurance and utilization review to maintain and improve patient care standard of excellence.
• May provide administrative management input for staff performance reviews, hiring decisions, and disciplinary issues.
• Participate with the on-call schedule as assigned including coverage of weekend shifts as needed.
• May participate in coverage for skilled nursing facilities within the scope of practice.
• Maintain knowledge of current developments in specialty to enhance professional expertise including maintenance of Board Certification if applicable and completing CME as needed to maintain licensure.
• Maintain a good working relationship with other physicians and health care professionals within the Health Center and OCHS administrative and support staff.
• Participate in regular provider and staff meetings as set by the Chief Medical Officer.
• Perform other related duties as reasonably required or assigned.
• Ensure that participation in activities outside of the Health Center does not interfere with duties hereunder.
• Other related duties and projects as assigned.
  
  

Non-Essential Functions:

• Attend periodic staff meetings.
• Adhere to OCHS policies.
• Adhere to OCHS values and principles.
  
  

Qualifications

What we need from you:

Qualifications:

• Position requires an M.D. or D.O degree, board certification or eligibility in an appropriate specialty
• Possesses and maintains a valid and unlimited license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Possesses a valid federal Drug Enforcement Administration number and any other required state public health certifications with respect to prescribing privileges.
• Certified provider and accepts assignment under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and a qualified provider with respect to such other third-party payers with whom the Health Center may do business.
• Is not excluded by state or federal authorities from participating in any health care programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. Is not penalized with civil monetary fines or assessments, or administrative or criminal sanctions for a material violation of any federal or state law involving Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal or private third-party reimbursement program.
• Maintains full privileges as a member in good standing of the Health Center’s Medical/professional staff and comply with all by-laws and rules and regulations thereof.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, organizational abilities, computer experience, and the ability to work within a collaborative team setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – bi-lingual helpful
• Proficiency in computer skills including EPIC, Outlook, Microsoft office, OneDrive etc.
• Excellent judgment and ability to solve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

This is a sedentary job by nature. Requires being able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time as well as the ability to use computers and a phone.

Internal And External Contacts:

• Interfaces regularly with employees and patients in person, on the phone & through email
  
  

Reporting Structure:

This position reports to the Site Medical Director.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

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

AAP/EEOC Statement

Outer Cape Health Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all our employment programs and decisions. Discrimination in employment on the basis of any protected class under federal, state, or local law is a violation of our policy and is against the law. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans’ status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, placement, promotion, termination, reductions-in-force, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

In accordance with Massachusetts law, we are committed to wage transparency. The salary range for this position is $205,000.00 to $240,000.00 This range is provided to promote equity and transparency in our hiring process. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.