Family Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Basic Function:

The Family Practice Physician provides medical services to clinic patients of all ages and within the scope of licensing, training, and privileging/credentialing.

• Outpatient only
• No Call
• 4 10s (Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri)
• Relocation assistance available
• Professional liability coverage provided via FTCA
• Loan repayment qualified
• CME stipend plus one week paid CME per year
• Vacation Time
• Paid Leave
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term & long-term disability
• Paid license, DEA and membership fees
• Retirement plan offered
• Incentive Bonuses
• One year Retention Bonus

Essential Functions:

1. Provides direct patient care to clinic patients as outlined in the physician’s current work agreement. May provide medical services in local hospitals per their credentialing/privileging policies as directed by the CMO.

2. Elicits information related to the patient’s medical history and records into the Agency’s approved EMR/EHR system. 3. Examines the patient for symptoms or to determine physical information. Orders, interprets, and executes various tests and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition. Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examinations to present accurate diagnoses. Refers patients to medical specialist(s) for consultant services when necessary for further evaluation and treatment. 4. Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school and consideration for jobs or sports activities, or for insurance eligibility. Completes paperwork for disability or time-off-fromwork claims. 5. Administers or prescribes treatments. Prescribes medications, dosage and schedule in accordance with patient diagnoses, condition, and allergies. 6. Promotes health and wellness by advising patients about diet, physical activity, and hygiene along with methods for prevention of disease. 7. Performs surgical procedures with surgical competency when appropriate for specialty and training and after approved by CMO to perform such procedures. 8. Participates in peer review activities as directed by the CMO and advises management on performance deficiencies of medical providers and clinical auxiliary personnel. 9. Complies with CHC Standards of Conduct, Code of Conduct, and Corporate Compliance.

Canyonlands Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please contact HR at 928.645.9675 ext 2212. CV’s may be submitted to [email protected] or [email protected]. Successful completion of a background check and drug screen are a prerequisite to employment. CV’s are accepted until position is filled.