Family Physician

About NTUC Health Co-operative Limited

Our purpose is to achieve health for life enabling healthy and fulfilling years by being a trusted partner of seniors and their families in our community.

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Services: Senior Day Care | Home Care | Nursing Home | Active Ageing and Senior Fitness | Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy | Family Medicine

Community Support: CCMS (Community Case Management Services) | CREST (Community Resource, Engagement and Support Team) | Henderson Home

Job Description

The Family Physician is responsible for the care of clients seen at the Family Medicine Clinic (FMC) He/She will be working in a multidisciplinary and multi services environment consisting of care professionals such as care support staff, nurses and allied health professionals.

You will need to:

Professional Responsibilities

• Practice at all times in accordance with the SMC Physician's pledge and abide by the SMC Ethical Code of Conduct
• Keep abreast of medical information and developments through CME events to maintain professional registration status
• Keep abreast of the group's medical practice
• Practice evidence based medicine in accordance with clinical practice guidelines, agency for care effectiveness guidelines, or best practices tailored to the context of individual patient's needs and values
• Conduct a practice that upholds all professional standards and obligations expected of medical practitioners

Responsibilities at Family Medicine Clinic

• See a treat a wide range of medical conditions commonly seen in primary care across all age groups, including women and children
• Be familiar and practice in accordance with national childhood and adult immunization schemes
• Conduct reviews for chronic medical conditions, including providing primary care for mental health and practice in a manner aligned with the patient's goals of care, according to best medical evidence and practices.
• Diagnose and treat acute medical conditions, prescribe appropriate medications and perform minor procedures
• Conduct health screenings, prepare reports and advise on vaccinations
• Facilitate referrals for patients who require services beyond the scope of the family medicine clinic
• Administrative duties including producing memos, correspondence with insurers and preparing medical reports,
• Work closely with fellow doctors and the clinic managers for financial sustainability, improve clinical and process quality in matters involving but not limited to Healthier SG and right siting initiatives.
• Participate in and contribute to whole of organization integrated care initiatives

Qualifications

You should possess :

• Basic medical degree recognized by the Singapore Medical Council
• Full registration with the Singapore Medical Council
• Family Physician Registration
• Experience working in a General Practice setting
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

It would be great if you:

• Possess other graduate diplomas in Child and Adolescent health, Mental Health, Sports Medicine or Geriatric Medicine would be an advantage
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a willingness to serve and improve the lives of the elderly
• Have an interest in medical innovation and novel care delivery models
• Have experience working in a General Practice setting as a clinic Anchor
• Have Proficiency in Google Workspace tools