Physician - Internal Medicine

Marana Health is seeking a Physician to join the Medical team at the Marana Main Health Center, located in Marana, Arizona.

The Physician promotes and maintains patients’ health by providing comprehensive medical services to the extent licensed and/or certified. The Physician uses independent judgment in carrying out daily job responsibilities while collaborating with providers and interdisciplinary care teams to support quality patient care and continuity of services.

Marana Health is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC), with 11 sites in Tucson and Pima County. Our mission is to improve our community by providing exceptional, whole-person healthcare.

The Following Qualifications Are Required

M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school required.

• Current license to practice medicine in the State of Arizona is required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or applicable specialty required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (may be completed with MH upon hire).
• Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety required.

The Following Qualifications Are Preferred

Two (2) to five (5) years of experience in a medical practice setting preferred.

Experience in a group practice, community health center, or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment preferred.

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if applicable and must be directly related to the functions and body of knowledge required to successfully perform the job.

• This position has the following supervisory responsibilities:
• Does not direct or supervise others.
• The ideal candidate will also possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Ability to effectively present and document information for patient populations.
• Able to respond to questions from leadership, providers, managers, patients, and members of the healthcare team.
• Must have sensitivity to low income and ethnic minority communities.
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment in assessing situations, making decisions, and delivering patient-centered care.
• Knowledge of community health principles, public health issues, and healthcare delivery systems.
• Knowledge of evidence-based diagnostic procedures and treatment practices within an outpatient primary care setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology, nutrition, behavioral health, and disease prevention.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and analyze medical records, regulations, policies, and clinical documentation.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) systems and standard documentation practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Site Medical Director, delivers comprehensive patient care in an outpatient primary care setting.

Provides preventive, acute, and chronic medical care to patients within scope of licensure and board certification.

Performs comprehensive physical examinations, health assessments, and age-appropriate preventive care services.

Diagnoses, treats, and monitors acute and chronic medical conditions utilizing evidence-based medical practices.

Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging as appropriate.

Prescribes medications and develops individualized treatment plans in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Provides patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, nutrition, disease prevention, and health maintenance.

Collaborates with providers, nursing staff, behavioral health, care coordination, and interdisciplinary care teams to support comprehensive patient care and continuity of services.

Refers patients to specialty providers and community resources as appropriate and ensures proper documentation to support continuity of care.

Documents patient encounters, treatment plans, referrals, and all other pertinent patient information in accordance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.

Participates in quality improvement initiatives, clinical outcome improvement activities, peer review activities, and organizational programs designed to support quality patient care and patient safety.

Participates in provider meetings, committee meetings, and organizational initiatives as requested.

Contributes to after-hours call rotation, hospital coverage, and other provider coverage responsibilities, if applicable.

Maintains current licensure, board certification, continuing medical education (CME), and all required certifications.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education, professional development activities, and participation in relevant professional organizations.

Promotes community awareness of healthcare services through participation in community outreach activities, health fairs, and educational events as requested.

Performs patient care responsibilities in accordance with the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, confidentiality, and patient-centered care.

Participates in other assigned duties as designated by the Site Medical Director and/or Chief Clinical Officer.

Other duties/projects as assigned.

Benefits

Marana Health’s vision is to be the premier provider and employer in community health. To support our mission and vision in our community, Marana Health believes health and well-being must start at home.

Marana Health offers a competitive benefits package in addition to Loan Repayment options for Professional Scholarships through Federal and State Programs for full-time staff. Therefore, employees have many opportunities to care for our own health and wellness with benefits such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) with employer contribution
• 160 hours PTO, sick leave in addition to 11 paid holidays
• Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Professional Liability Coverage
• Loan Reimbursement options through NHSC and ADHS programs (for eligible clinicians)
• Professional Licensure and DEA reimbursement
• Relocation Reimbursement

Continuing Medical Education

Marana Health will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, all personnel actions such as compensation, promotion, demotion, benefits, transfers, staff reductions, terminations, reinstatement and rehire, company-sponsored training, education and tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will be administered in accordance with the principles of equal employment opportunity.