Our practice is comprised of physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants with the mission of treating elderly, frail, homebound patients with dignity and compassion .

 

We are currently looking for a Physician to join our team on a Full time basis in our Ocean County Territory. The position would be responsible for providing delivery of high quality care practices in the treatment of symptoms and promoting the highest quality of life for homebound patients and their families.

 

The towns covered are the following: 

Lakewood
Toms River
Bayville
Forked River

Among the key responsibilities of this Physician position:

• Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers
• Provides direct medical services and consultation to primary care homebound patients within established productivity guidelines
• Monitors the patient’s condition and responsiveness to the treatment provided
• Maintains complete patient records using the Electronic Medical record and complies with all reporting mechanisms
• Ensures compliance with the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Ambulatory Care Regulations for Licensure as well as requirements of other licensing and accrediting bodies, health maintenance organizations and other insurance carriers
• Acts as an agency representative with patients and their families as well as with other health agencies, groups and organizations
• Collaborates in the provision of formal and informal education for staff
• Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies, and guidelines of regulatory agencies
• Participates in community outreach programs when appropriate
• Omission of specific duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position

The ideal candidate for the Physician position will have the following qualifications:

• Licensed as a physician in New Jersey with education and experience in primary care settings
• Geriatric experience recommended
• Board certified in family practice or internal medicine
• Active CDS and DEA license
• Car and valid NJ driver’s license

Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Traveling to patients' homes. Exposure to blood, body fluids and communicable diseases. Sitting, fine motor hand movement, standing, walking, lifting 40 pounds, pushing, reaching, pulling.

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.