Family Medicine Physician (MD/DO) Job at Mental Health Cooperative, Nashville, TN

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  • Mental Health Cooperative
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.

Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.

If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!

*Position Summary:* The Primary Care Physician delivers high-quality, patient-centered comprehensive care to adults in an integrated healthcare clinic. This role emphasizes a holistic approach to wellness, coordination with behavioral health and specialty services, and a commitment to improving health outcomes within a collaborative, team-based environment.

*Schedule:* Mon-Fri, 8a-4:30p

*Position Responsibilities: *
* Provide high quality medical care in accordance with recognized standards of care.
* Supervise mid-level providers and Medical Assistants ensuring the care team delivers high-quality care consistent with their professional responsibilities and clinical guidelines.
* Adhere to clinic hours of operation, accepting consumers during scheduled hours in alignment with IHC’s established work schedule.
* Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical exams, health histories, and diagnostic tests (e.g., lab work); diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
* Provide preventative care (e.g., vaccinations, screenings, health counseling), develop personalized treatment plans, prescribe medications, refer for imaging or to specialist as needed, and monitor patient responses to treatments.
* Complete clinical documentation, including lab results, diagnostic imaging results refill requests, and other relevant patient records, in a timely manner that is consistent with agency standards.
* Maintain accurate and timely medical records for all consumers examined.
* Offer consulting services to other providers involved in consumer care to ensure proper integration of care.
* Collaborate with MHC team to identify and close gaps in care for consumers in the IHC practice.
* Provides health education and counseling as appropriate to consumers and their support system.
* Offer on-going education and consultation with behavioral health providers, care managers, and nurses.
* Assist in the development and implementation of clinical protocols related to primary care and preventative care.

*Other Responsibilities:*

• Attend all mandatory in-services, continuing education sessions and complete annual health requirements.

• Comply with all Corporate Compliance policies, practices and procedures.

• Adhere to all OSHA and safety policies, practices, and procedures.

• Maintain compliance and regulations concerning the privacy and security of consumer’s protected health information (PHI) as established by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

• Foster a positive and supportive environment for patients and staff.

• Carry out additional duties as directed by management or as needed to support the

team and clinic operations.

• Provide leadership through example and sharing of knowledge and skill.
* Follow all policies and procedures set by the agency.

*Essential Skills and Experience:*
* Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Tennessee.
* Board eligibility or certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
* Two years of practice experience in an adult primary care setting preferred.
* Candidate must complete and pass credentialing process.
* Candidate must obtain credentials from all relevant government agencies, health plans or facilities.

*Essential Requirements for the Position:*
* Valid Tennessee Driver’s License
* Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
* Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
* Personal Automobile Insurance

*Core Competencies:*

Clinical Skills
* In-depth knowledge and proficiency in primary care specialty.
* Strong communication skills with consumers, colleagues, and staff.
* Ongoing commitment to professional development through medical journals, continuing education, and best practice guidelines.

Communication

· Effective communication with diverse levels of consumers,

colleagues and staff.

· Proficient in written evaluations and documentation.

Time Management/Organization

· Ability to meet deadlines and be prepared for meetings.

· Ensure timely documentation of progress notes and all related patient

interactions.

· Plan and request time off (PTO) in advance.

· Flexibility to adapt to various clinical settings as needed.

*Reporting to this Position:*
* Family Nurse Practitioner, IHC

*Physical Demands and Work Environment:*

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Physical demands:
* While performing job duties, the employee is routinely required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and communicate by talking and hearing.
* The Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
* Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
* Work environment:
* The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

*BENEFITS:* Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in. The following products are available:
* Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage
* Health Savings Account
* Pet Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
* Short- & Long-Term Disability
* Supplemental Life Insurance
* Cancer Insurance
* Accident Insurance
* Critical Illness Insurance
* 403b - Retirement Plan
* Calm App for medication and mental health
* Gym membership discounts
* Maternity/Paternity Leave

Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Pay: From $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 403(b)
* 403(b) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Malpractice insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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