Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center (SCHC) is a 501(c)3 Federally Qualified Health Center located in the Shawnee Neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. SCHC seeks to transform the community by sharing the love of Christ in word and deed, to facilitate community development and holistic healthcare through the empowerment of the residents in the community.
Position Summary
Under direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Clinic Physician will work in collaboration with the clinical care team in providing quality primary care services to patients of all ages in accordance with accepted standards of medical practice in an integrated healthcare setting. This role will also have a focus on the those patients in the community who are being tested for or are diagnosed with HIV/AIDS.
Provides patient services during time of facility operation as specified in policies and procedures
Performs medical examinations, procedures and prescribes medications to patients as assigned or needed
Obtains history and performs physical examination to determine a diagnosis and treatment plan in accordance with established procedures and policies Requisitions lab tests and x-ray’s, writes prescriptions and makes referrals as deemed appropriate
Job Qualifications and Requirements
Work is performed in clinical area and involves contact with patients
Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. Contact involves dealing with sick persons
Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighting up to 30 pounds
Requires normal visual acuity and hearing
Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours
Local travel may be required to attend meetings or visit school based SCHC clinics
Out-of-town travel may be necessary for conferences and other learning opportunities