Provider Employment Application

HHHN Mission

To provide the best health care, and access to that care, for everyone in our communities.

HHHN Vision

To pioneer an innovative, sustainable and community-focused health system through comprehensive primary care and diverse partnerships

Job Summary:

The mission of Hudson Headwaters is to provide the best health care, and access to that care, for everyone in our communities with special emphasis on those who are most challenging to serve. In accordance with the team approach, our goal is to work together to pursue continuous improvement in the delivery of health care services. Physicians function within their scope to provide high-quality medical care across a variety of settings that comprise Hudson Headwaters Health Network. Physicians must be strong clinicians and communicators who understand the nuances of the clinical setting and be aware of and sensitive to other members of the health care team. Physicians also must be able to effectively communicate with the senior medical directors and providers as well as other personnel. Physicians are responsible for the delivery of appropriate medical care to all patients who present themselves at a Network Health Center, associated facility or are admitted to the hospital under the care of Network staff. Physicians render that care in which they have expertise as attested to by their credentials, delineation and experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Physicians assume the following responsibilities:

• Provides health care services to patients. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Order or administer diagnostic tests, such as x ray, electrocardiograms and laboratory tests; interpret and act upon test results to diagnose injury or illness; prescribe medication or therapy to manage acute and chronic illness as well as foster wellness. Communicate all results to patients through means such as the portal, phone, mail or in person.
• Perform therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections if appropriate.
• Cultivates a climate of trust and compassion for patients to maximize compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, health maintenance and preventative actions to promote overall health
• Based on thorough and comprehensive exam and assessment, determines the need for and level of urgency for patient referrals or follow-up; cultivate open communication with a variety of specialty providers to determine the need for initial consult versus continued involvement in care.
• Supervise and is listed as collaborating physician for APC’s.
• All providers are expected to maintain authorized provider status with the Workers Compensation Board.
• Consults with Chief Medical Officer, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Lead Provider and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
• Responds well to feedback, both positive and negative, regarding patient care; strive for good patient satisfaction scores and responds well to remediation if indicated. No adverse trends noted in patient satisfaction survey results.
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.
• Meets or exceed Network standards for productivity, chart maintenance and coding accuracy.
• Participates in rotation of nighttime pager call coverage in support of APC’s.
• Demonstrates scheduling flexibility to provide patient access across health center locations by
• participating in weekend, evening and holiday coverage. There is the option to end weekend work at the age of 70 years old.
• Remains up to date with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars.
• Hudson Headwaters Health Network has a commitment to the education of future clinicians. As a member of the Network, we may call on you at times to precept students, residents and new providers to the network in a clinical setting.
• Enthusiastically serve on various organization committees that support the Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Performance Requirements: Physicians will be required to work in a team-based environment and conduct themselves professionally at all times while representing the Network. This includes meeting Network standards for:

• Productivity
• Coding accuracy and chart maintenance based on national standards
• Providing sustainable, high quality care through the team approach; consistently meeting clinical standards of care
• Professionalism as defined (but not limited to) reporting on time for all scheduled shifts, meeting attendance, participation in training opportunities, responding to email or other correspondences and treating colleagues and co-workers with respect.
• Practicing in accordance with applicable standards of professional practice, adhering to the policies and procedures of the Network to enable compliance with accrediting standards and state and federal laws and regulations.
• Comply with Network programs and standards to prevent fraud, waste and abuse in health care.
• Participate in a peer review process on a regular basis; successfully complete Network mentoring program as applicable.

Professional Qualifications:

Physicians must be licensed to practice medicine in New York State; meet all Network credentialing requirements as set by the corporate by-laws; and demonstrate the appropriate skills, knowledge and leadership abilities to successfully fulfill the requirements of the position.

Administrative Relationships:

Your principal reporting relationship will be to the Chief Medical Officer or his/her designee. You will also be expected to maintain collegial working relationships with administrative and clinical staff members of the Network, with appropriate regard for the responsibilities that those individuals hold. Initially, you will work with an assigned mentor who will assist you in acclimating to the Network’s practice environment. On an ongoing basis, you will meet periodically with a designated regional or lead provider to review your progress and discuss any matters of mutual concern.