Physician in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

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Physician

Department: Medical Reports to: Clinic Medical Director

FLSA Status: Exempt/Salary Revision Date: 11/10/20

Summary:

The Heritage Health physician provides high quality care in accordance
with national guidelines to all

Heritage Health patients in a culturally competent manner. The Heritage
Health physician strives to provide

care consistent with Heritage Healths mission statement. The physician
provides clinical support to all

providers and staff on an as needed basis. The Heritage Health physician
is a strong leader who treats all

staff with respect and supports teamwork and a positive work
environment.

The Heritage Health physician examines and treats members of family,
regardless of age or sex; ensures

proper injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and
recovery; prescribes and

administers medications, performs routine vaccinations, performs minor
procedures and provides

advice regarding personal health and hygiene; requests necessary tests
and follow-up visits and refers

patients to specialists, as necessary.

Risk Management:

0-1 medical professional liability claims with indemnity settlements in
professional history.

Minimum qualifications:

Medical Degree or Doctor of Osteopathy Degree. Board Certified or Board
Eligible in chosen specialty field.

Active Idaho medical license, Controlled Substance License, and DEA
License. BLS certification required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within
primary care. Able to work

independently, but also within a group, contributing to the efforts of
the entire team. Able to

effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while
providing quality medical care.

Able to receive detailed information through oral communications;
express or exchange ideas by

verbal communications. Excellent written and verbal communications,
listening, and social skills.

Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational,
socioeconomic and ethnic

backgrounds, skill levels and value systems. A wide degree of creativity
and latitude is expected.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Scheduled Primary care visits per agreed upon FTE status

2. Ability to see 15-20 patients per clinical day.

3. Maintenance of hospital privileges (active or associate) is
recommended. Hospital care is

provided primarily through agreement with another practice.

4. Maintains a program of comprehensive health for the family unit, to
include preventive

medicine, behavioral sciences, and community health.

5. Prepares and reviews medical histories and obtains data through
interviews.

6. Examines patients, formulates differential diagnostic plans, defines
and orders required

diagnostic testing. Interprets examination findings and test results and
implements treatment

plans.

7. Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care and
treatment provided at the

direction of other specialists.

8. Participates in surgical procedures according to training, volume
standards, and demonstrated

ability.

9. Provides supportive and definitive care to patients with serious
medical and surgical conditions

with appropriate consultation, based on documented and demonstrated
proficiency.

10. Manages medical services for the health care of families.

11. Formulates plans and procedures for operating outpatient services
directed toward health

maintenance and ongoing health care of families by a physician who
serves as their personal

physician.

12. Promotes positive interpersonal relationships with fellow
employees, physicians and patients.

13. Ensures confidentiality of patient information.

14. Has regular and predictable attendance.

15. Attends all monthly staff meetings and other meetings as requested.

16. Participates in QA/QI activities.

17. Attends all staff meetings.

18. Participates on QA or other committees to promote better practice
within the health centers.

19. Role models strong leadership skills and promotes teamwork.

20. Follows all established clinical protocols and procedures.

21. Actively supports decision making of the Senior Management team.

22. Heritage Health staff have an active role in our Patient Centered
Medical Home model of care.

This role is designated as part of the Heritage Health PCMH Care Team.

23. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this
position.