Provider- Family Practice MD/DO/APP

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Provide full scope of primary care, which fall under their training, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance to patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides patient care by interviewing, examining and treating clinic and/or hospital patients in order to meet their medical needs.
• Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families.
• Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral, and/or consultation appointments based on examination and patient needs.
• Prescribes medical treatment and medications to patients.
• Ensures patient controlled-substance contracts are completed for all patients being prescribed controlled substances, monitors use of medication and documents all results.
• Checks Vermont Prescription Monitoring System (VPMS) when appropriate.
• Orders studies, test and ancillary services.
• Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
• Practices in a primary care setting at GCFH. Additionally, GCHF has a Same Day Clinic, and coverage may required at times.
• 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 to practice in Vermont.
• Degree from an approved school of medicine, osteopathy, podiatry, or applicable recognized course of training in a clinical profession eligible to hold privileges or completion of a master's, post-master's, or doctorate from a nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) with emphasis on the NP's specialty area and have current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or grandfathered through an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with national accreditation.
• 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).

Why Grace Cottage?
At Grace Cottage, you're not just an employee—you’re part of a collaborative, award-winning team. We've been voted Best Place to Work by the Brattleboro Reformer Readers’ Choice Awards since 2019 and recognized by Vermont Biz Magazine as one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont since 2023.But it’s not just about the accolades. Working at our small, community-focused hospital means enjoying a fulfilling career in a stunning Vermont setting. Surrounded by breathtaking mountains, you’ll have easy access to skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and scenic hiking trails. Come see why Grace Cottage is a place people love to work—where career satisfaction meets Vermont’s natural beauty!
How We Support You:

• Rich Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Life And Disability Insurance
• Loan Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Earned Time Off Package
• Responsive Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Motivations And Incentives