Family Physician

About Woodlawn Health: Woodlawn Health is located in Fulton and Marshall County, Indiana. We are a rural health system earning the right to care for our community! Our flagship hospital and three rural clinics are located in Rochester, Indiana. We also have clinics in Akron and Argos, Indiana.

Our Mission is to provide excellent healthcare services by highly skilled staff in a compassionate and caring manner. We know that our employees are essential to the care we provide! When you join the Woodlawn Family, you have opportunities to bring your family to events such as breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Woodlawn Picnic, and other things throughout the year.

Our core values are as follows: Courtesy, Respect, Caring, Professionalism, Confidentiality, Integrity, and Accountability.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Family Practice Physician to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional medical care to patients while demonstrating expertise in diagnosing, treating, and preventing illnesses, injuries, and diseases. The Family Practice Physician will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive healthcare services and ensure the highest standards of patient care and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough medical evaluations, including patient history, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests, to accurately diagnose medical conditions.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients, considering their medical history, symptoms, and preferences.
• Prescribe medications, treatments, and therapies as appropriate, monitoring patient response and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Perform medical procedures and surgeries with precision and adherence to established medical protocols and standards.
• Educate patients and their families about medical conditions, treatment options, and preventive healthcare measures.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, specialists, therapists, and pharmacists, to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of services.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including patient histories, examination results, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Stay informed about advancements in medical research, technologies, and treatments by attending conferences, seminars, and continuing medical education (CME) activities.
• Adhere to medical ethics, legal regulations, and professional standards of practice in all aspects of patient care and interaction.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and peer reviews to enhance the quality and safety of healthcare services.
• Provide leadership and guidance to medical staff, residents, and students through mentorship, supervision, and teaching activities.

Qualifications:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.

Board certification or eligibility in a relevant medical specialty (e.g., Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, etc.).

Current state medical license and DEA registration.

Strong clinical skills and expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.

Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care with compassion and empathy.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.

Dedication to lifelong learning and professional development through ongoing education and training.

Experience working in a healthcare setting, preferably in a hospital, clinic, or medical practice.

Adherence to ethical and professional standards of conduct, including patient confidentiality and privacy.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on organizational needs and the evolving healthcare landscape.