Same Day Clinic Provider- MD/DO/APP

Description

Grace Cottage Family Health is seeking a Same Day Provider to assess, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages with urgent medical needs. Responsibilities include performing exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing treatments and medications, and providing health education. This role supports transitional care management, ED follow-ups, and sports physicals as needed, and works closely with the care team to ensure high-quality, timely patient care. Must maintain accurate documentation and uphold strict patient confidentiality. 

Why choose rural Vermont and Grace Cottage?

• Stunning landscapes and outdoor activities all year round.
• Community connection; become a valued member of a supportive, small-town community.
• Work/life balance
• Voted Best Place to Work by the Brattleboro Reformer Readers’ Choice Awards since 2019
• Recognized by Vermont Biz Magazine as one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont since 2023

 How We Support You:

• Competitive base compensation
• No weekday/weekend/holiday call
• Generous Earned Time Off Package
• Up to $10,000/ year Loan Reimbursement
• Rich Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Life And Disability Insurance

Key Responsibilities of the position:

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients of all ages with illnesses or injuries that require immediate attention. 
• Interview patients concerning their symptoms and conduct a thorough physical examination.
• Order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patients’ conditions.
• Interpret reports and findings of tests and examinations and diagnose conditions of patients.
• When clinically indicated, administer or prescribe treatments
• Determine and prescribe medication, dosage, and schedule given the patients’ conditions and allergies.
• Discuss any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patients. Utilize online resources to perform travel      consultations.
• Promote health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
• Refer patients to primary care physicians or medical specialists for consultation services when necessary for the      well-being of the patients.
• Document the patients’ visits including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action.
• Follow-up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases. Follow-up daily on laboratory tests and X-Rays.
• Assist GCFH clinic with transitional care management, ED follow up, and school and sports physical visits, when      needed.
• Consults with the Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and      education issues.
• Uses the electronic health record to document patient care and completes records according to Grace Cottage policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information according GC policy and federal/state guidelines and regulations.
• May serve as a preceptor to medical students or other appropriate students per federal and state regulations.
• Adheres to Grace Cottage Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, Standards of Behavior, policies and procedures, and      Granted Privileges.
• Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by Grace      Cottage.
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Licensed or willing to license to practice in Vermont.
• Graduate from accredited Medical College w/medical degree & completion of a US residency program.
• Have a record that is free from current Medicare/Medicaid sanctions and not be listed on either the OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities or System for Awards Management (SAM).
• Possess a current, valid, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number if applicable.
• Board Certified per Grace Cottage Bylaws.
• Insurability (malpractice).