Physician
Compassion Health Care (James Austin Health Center) | Madison, NC 27025
Compassion Health Care, Inc. is excited to announce the expansion of our healthcare services into *Madison, North Carolina*, with the opening of a new facility anticipated in *late November 2026*. As part of this exciting growth, we are seeking a dedicated *Physician* to join our team and help us expand access to high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals and families in Madison and the surrounding communities. This is a unique opportunity to join an established community health organization while playing an important role in the launch and growth of our newest location. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, sound clinical judgment, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care. Candidates should exemplify compassion, integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence in their daily work. We seek a physician who is committed to providing equitable, patient-centered care, recognizing and addressing biases that may contribute to healthcare disparities, and respecting the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences of the patients and communities we serve. 1. Patient Care * Assesses individual patient conditions utilizing clinical observation, medical record, verbal information and interaction with patient/family. * Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences. * Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients within all age groups served: * Demonstrates the ability to utilize medical knowledge and sound judgment to appropriately diagnose and treat patients according to the patient’s age, within scope of training and approved privileges. * Utilizes medical knowledge and sound judgment to appropriately prescribe medications, within scope of training and approved privileges. * Thoroughly documents patient encounter and other clinical activities in EMR in a timely, comprehensive and accurate manner following CHC protocols. * Appropriately refers patients as needed. * Rotates weekly telephone call responsibility, provides appropriate medical advice by telephone and documents patient telephone encounter in EMR in a timely, comprehensive and accurate manner following CHC protocols. * Involves patient in decision making and plan of care development. * Supports organizational efforts to assess and manage population health by utilizing Quality Improvement methods. * Lead care team activities in compliance with CHC policies and procedures for patient care * Performs medical procedures, treatments, and tests in accordance with the physician’s clinical * Privileges, using skilled technique and following prescribed safety regulations * Provides Telemedicine visits to patients, as appropriate and in accordance with CHC protocols. 2. Administrative Duties * Completes patient forms related to medical conditions, care, etc. as requested by the patient or outside agencies. * Reviews lab test results, consult reports, documents, EMR messages, telephone encounters and all other patient information and takes appropriate action within established timeframes defined by CHC protocols. * Performs chart audits and peer reviews as assigned. * Supervises Advanced Practice Providers, following applicable guidelines of the NC Medical Board and/or NC Board of Nursing. * Precepts medical students, PA students and NP students. * Ensures completeness and accuracy of medical records. 3. Patient Education * Ensures learning needs of patient/family are addressed and documented. * Assesses the patient’s ability to learn. * Selects appropriate teaching method based on age, learning ability, and other pertinent factors. * Explains procedures, treatments, medication usage as appropriate. * Documents teaching and patient/family response to such in the patient medical record. * Documents joint decision making in regards to treatment plan. * Refers patient to online resources and/or CHC available resources. Professional & Technical Knowledge: * Completion of a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree and residency. Continuing Education: * Maintains current knowledge of standards of care and practices, typically acquired through continuing education. Licenses & Certifications: * North Carolina and Virginia licenses to practice as a Physician. * Controlled Substance Registration Certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA certificate"). * Basic Life Support (BLS). * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Urgent Care and School Based Health Centers). _**Compassion Health Care participates in the National Health Service Corp loan repayment program and a state loan repayment program for those who may qualify.**_ _Compassion Health Care strives to offer our employees a wonderful work-life balance by setting a daily patient schedule that is very manageable, administrative hours every week, a half day of work on Friday, and generous PTO annually._ Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $180,600.00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Loan repayment program * Malpractice insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Ability to Relocate: * Madison, NC 27025: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person