Career Opportunities
Senior Physician (Agape Community Health Center; (South) Jacksonville, FL)
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Description:
This is a position for a senior physician with experience in family practice. Physicians with training in family medicine, internal medicine, or equivalent will be considered. The position will reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer. Full time incumbents will be eligible for the employment benefits of the state of Florida while enjoying working in an enriching clinical and educational environment. Preferences are given to candidates with Florida license, board certification/eligibility, and/or experience, competency in more than one language, and skills in using electronic medical records and computers.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Performing histories, physicals, and prescribing a diagnostic, education, preventive and /or treatment plan within the standards of accepted medical practice
- May order laboratory, perform or order diagnostic procedures, and make appropriate referrals as necessary
- Coordinating continuity of medical care for patients referred from other agencies
- Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement projects
- Maintaining patients’ records
- Assist the Chief Medical Officer in implementing the clinical policies and procedures/process
- May be required to supervise clinical staff in the clinic, prepare reports and complete forms
- May be required to take after-hours calls and perform emergency duty before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days
- Attend medical and administrative meetings, assignments and coverage for other clinics within the DCHD clinic system as needed
- Preparing and giving presentations, performing chart reviews and duties related to various committees
- Other related duties as required
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Have ability to analyze data, problem solve and work with clinic management team
- Adherence to quality & accreditation standards and requirements
- Valid Florida driver’s license and use of a personal automobile
- Background check, fingerprinting, and/or drug testing; you will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check
- Participation in direct deposit
How to Apply:
TO APPLY YOU MUST GO THROUGH THE PEOPLE FIRST WEBSITE.
To be considered for this position all applications must be completed online with People First. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. Applicants who require an accommodation in order to participate in the application/selection process are asked to notify People First in advance.
**Note: All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida, Employment Application.**
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.
Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
Posted January 24, 2012
Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner (Agape Community Health Center; Jacksonville, FL)
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Description:
This is a licensed, professional, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner which performs patient care and medical decision-making autonomy within established clinical parameters and protocols. Will provide a broad range of physical assessments, diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive services.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Perform basic physical examinations of patients utilizing various techniques such as observation, palpation, percussion, and auscultation
- Identify and evaluate illnesses and injuries
- Treat common illnesses and monitor the progress of acute illnesses
- Compile and evaluate patient medical histories, physical findings and, if necessary, initiates further diagnostic laboratory tests
- Initiate treatment under a physician’s supervision or, within the limits of established protocols, make diagnosis and choose, initiate, and modify selected therapies or treatments
- Facilitate prescriptions for standard drugs for patients following consultation with, and the approval of, a physician - or in accordance with established protocols
- Perform emergency preparedness operations, including, but not limited to, Special Needs Shelters, Red Cross Shelters or other emergency related functions
- Evening and weekend assignments may be required
- May be required to perform duties and responsibilities at other Duval County Health Department sites, as necessary
- Other related duties as required
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must possess willingness to work extended, eveneing, weekend or emergency hours, as sometimes required for extending patient care and/or participation in community health events
- Will be able to make physical assessments and recognize underlying emotional and psychological problems and to refer patients for appropriate treatment
- English/Spanish Bilingual Preferred
- Valid Florida driver’s license and use of a personal automobile
- Background check and/or drug testing; you will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check
- Participation in direct deposit
How to Apply:
TO APPLY YOU MUST GO THROUGH THE PEOPLE FIRST WEBSITE.
To be considered for this position all applications must be completed online with People First. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. Applicants who require an accommodation in order to participate in the application/selection process are asked to notify People First in advance.
**Note: All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida, Employment Application.**
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.
Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
Posted January 24, 2012
Nurse Midwife (Community Health Centers, Inc.; Apopka and/or Pine Hills, FL)
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Description:
Community Health Centers, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Nurse Midwife for our Apopka and/or Pine Hills location
Community Health Centers, Inc. (CHC) is a private, non-profit charitable 501(c)(3) organization that provides primary and preventive medical, dental and pharmaceutical services at eleven practice locations throughout Central Florida.
We offer an excellent benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, STD/LTD, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, various other voluntary plans, and continuing education credits (CME/CE). Malpractice coverage is provided under the Federal Tort Claims Act for our practitioners. We are also an approved loan repayment site in the National Health Service Corp’s Loan Repayment Program.
Duties include but not limited to: In-Patient low risk deliveries and out-patient prenatal, family planning and gynecological care, May include colposcopy and LEEP procedures.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will meet or exceed the following requirements:
- Unrestricted license to practice midwifery in Florida
- Florida Medicaid number, DEA number, BLS certificate
- Valid Florida driver’s license. Able to drive to Apopka or Pine Hills office
- Able to obtain privileges at Florida Hospital South
- Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills
- Experience using an electronic medical records system
How to Apply:
Please forward resume to
ATTN: Cynthia Baird-Yager, Human Resources
(
Fax: 407-905-8979
OR
Email: c.bairdyager@chcfl.org
Posted January 4, 2012
Medical Director (Sulzbacher Center; Jacksonville, FL)
Job Type: Full-Time; Opening in late December/early January
Position Description:
The Sulzbacher Center is looking for a family practice physician to provide direct services to adult population, supervise mid-level practitioners and provide some administrative oversight. We are a National Health Service Corps loan repayment site.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will meet or exceed the following requirements:
- Requires Florida licensure
- At least three years clinical experience
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants should please contact
Kathleen Patneau, Administrator, at:
(904) 394-8056
OR
kathleenpatneau@tscjax.org
Posted November 8, 2011
Family Physician, Internal Medicine, or Family Nurse Practitioner (Community Health Centers, Inc., Central Florida)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Description:
Community Health Centers, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Family Physician, Internal Medicine or Family Nurse Practitioner.
Community Health Centers, Inc. (CHC) is a private, non-profit charitable 501(c)(3) organization that provides primary and preventive medical, dental and pharmaceutical services at eleven practice locations throughout Central Florida.
We offer an excellent benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, STD/LTD, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, various other voluntary plans, and continuing education credits (CME/CE). Malpractice coverage is provided under the Federal Tort Claims Act for our practitioners. We are also an approved loan repayment site in the National Health Service Corp’s Loan Repayment Program.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will meet or exceed the following requirements:
- Board Certified/eligible Family Physician or Internist
- Must have and maintain a unrestricted Florida license, FL Medicaid, and Medicare numbers
- Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills
- Experience using an electronic medical records system
How to Apply:
Please forward resume to:
ATTN: Sophia Medina, Human Resources
Fax: 407-905-8979
OR
email: s.medina@chcfl.org
Posted October 21, 2011
ARNP (Health Care Center for the Homeless, Inc., Orlando, Florida)
Job Type: Part-time, Non Exempt, Tues - Fri: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm and possible week-ends
Position Description:
The Health Care Center for the Homeless, Inc., dba Orange Blossom Family Health Center, an Equal Opportunity Employer located in Orlando, FL, is currently accepting applications for an experienced Family Practice Florida-licensed Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner to provide quality, comprehensive and culturally sensitive primary medical care to the homeless and medically underserved population in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties. Nurse Practitioners 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.
The qualified candidate shall possess a valid license to practice medicine in the state of Florida, must be eligible for Medicaid/Medicare provider status and should have experience with public health issues related to the Center’s needs.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide quality, comprehensive and culturally sensitive primary medical care to the homeless and underserved 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 and standards of Patient-Centered Medical Home
- Determine the level of urgency follow-up and which referrals/consultants are needed based on appropriate examination and patient needs. The medical director should be consulted as needed for final medical decisions
- 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 & colleagues for coverage when on vacation
- 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 a preceptor to different professional schools (UCF, USF, etc.)
- Collaborate with the HCCH administrators, staff, and providers (Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Behavioral Health Therapist, 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 and the Chief Executive Director (CEO)
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will meet or exceed the following 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
Preferred Physical Requirements:
Lifting, Carrying (<10 lbs)
How to Apply:
Please forward a current CV, cover letter and salary requirements to:
Director of Administrative Services
email: scouvillion@hcnetwork.org
Posted October 11, 2011
RN Transitional Care Coordinator (Health Care Center for the Homeless, Inc., Orlando, Florida)
Job Type: Full Time, M-F: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Position Description:
The Health Care Center for the Homeless, Inc., dba Orange Blossom Family Health Center, an Equal Opportunity Employer located in Orlando, FL, is currently seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to fill the position of Transitional Care Coordinator to track and monitor homeless and uninsured patients who are discharged from hospitals and transitioning into the outpatient setting. The qualified candidate must be skillful in collaborating with physicians to design care plans that focus on increasing patients' and caregivers' abilities to manage health conditions in the outpatient setting as well as to minimize frequent emergency room and inpatient hospital admission while improving health outcomes. In addition, the selected individual will participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement process; assist with maintaining the Patient Centered Medical Home as well as assist with achieving and maintaining the Center's accreditation. The chosen applicant must possess excellent computer and communication skills as well as exceptional personal skills and expertise in providing culturally sensitive primary medical care to the homeless and indigent individuals. This position is fulltime, qualifying for our excellent benefit package and reports to the Clinical Coordinator.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Coordination of medical care following hospital discharge
- Assessment of home or homeless conditions and development of plans of care to ensure optimal success in an outpatient setting
- Collaboration with hospital case managers on patients' immediate needs post discharge
- Scheduling follow-up appointments with PCP and specialist
- Providing patient education to improve self-care management
- Providing medication management and reconciliation to improve compliance
- Serve as an advocate and facilitates care for the patient with the PCP, specialist and/or community agencies
- Triage patients' conditions and provide direction in consultation with PCP to prevent complication or emergency room visit
- Provide nursing care as appropriate such as dressing changes and wound care
- Assist eligible patients in applying for Medicare/Medicaid/SSI benefits
- Participates in the CQI process
- Assists with developing and maintaining the Patient Centered Medical Home
- Assists with achieving and maintaining Accreditation
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will meet or exceed the following requirements:
- Strong clinical skills including an understanding of and ability to implement evidence-based care
- Understanding of the health care system and its component parts including sites of care, delivery models and the roles of various providers and health care professionals
- Ability to manage patients with multiple co-morbidities, complexities and diverse needs
- Comfort working in an independent role
- Experience in providing care in a hospital and outpatient setting
- Possess the qualities of flexibility and adaptability, assertiveness, maturity and confidence
- Ability to think broadly and longitudinally, constantly assessing and anticipating the needs of the patient and his/her environment
- Effective communication skills, demonstrating both good listening and verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Natural collaborator facilitating relationships and consensus among the patient, family and multidisciplinary providers
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing
- Current Florida License as a Registered Nurse
- Current BLS certification
- At least two years experience as a Registered Nurse and some case management experience
- Basic understanding of Medicare/Medicaid
Physical Requirements:
Sitting, Standing, Walking, Carrying (<25 lbs), Kneeling, Reaching & Repetitive Motions
How to Apply:
Please forward a current resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:
Director of Administrative Services
email: scouvillion@hcnetwork.org
Posted October 6, 2011
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