Family Medicine Physician - Senior Care Pro

Family Medicine Physician - Senior Care Pro*

*HRSA LOAN REPAYMENT SITE

Position Summary

As a Family Medicine Physician, employee should possess skills, and knowledge that collectively allows them to provide comprehensive medical care, health maintenance, and preventive services to each member of the family – regardless of sex or age -- for a range of biological and behavioral problems.

Through their patient relationships and training, family physicians are positioned to lead patient care teams, especially under the Patient Centered Medical Home and Accountable Care Organization models.

Family physicians also serve as patient advocates in all health-related matters, including the appropriate use of specialists, health services, population health management and community resources.

Employee may be expected to provide professional services outside the Scope of Services identified in his or her contract as needed in times of emergencies or other exigent Circumstances.

Provides medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing patient care within the scope of their education, training, experience, licensure, and board certification (if applicable).

Exercises clinical judgment in accordance with accepted standards of medical practice, applicable laws and regulations, and organizational policies.

Performs only those clinical services for which they have been granted medical staff privileges and/or clinical practice prerogatives by the organization and maintains all required credentials and certifications necessary to fulfill those responsibilities.

Position Requirements

Minimum Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school required. Completion of an accredited residency program in the applicable specialty and eligibility for, or certification by, the appropriate specialty board required. Must maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state and meet all applicable credentialing and privileging requirements.

Licensure Required

• Active Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) license in the State of Nevada.
• DEA and Board of Pharmacy Controlled Substance licensure
• Current board certification in the applicable specialty or board eligibility in accordance with medical staff bylaws.

Certification Required

• Current ACLS (Hospitalists)

Minimum Work Experience

• Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner.

Position Essential Functions

General Practices

• Practices in accordance with acceptable medical standards.
• Practices prerogatives, specific procedures, and privileges within his/her capabilities and authorization.
• Completes medical records in a timely manner according to the medical staff by-laws and rules and regulations.

Communication/Protocols

• Works in conjunction with the entire clinic staff to provide a patient centered care team with effective communication being the common denominator.
• Communicates with employers, insurance company representatives, and other health care providers concerning patient care.
• Participates in preceptor training for medical assistant.
• Follows all HIPAA regulations at all times.

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