Physician - Family Medicine

The Physician operates in a team with other clinic healthcare providers and support staff. The Physician provides medical care to all age groups in accordance with the State of Washington Department of Licensing and professional scope of practice. In addition, the Physician provides diagnostic and therapeutic medical services to CHC patients, while making reasonable and sound medical assessments and treatment plans.\ \ Knowledge, Skills & Abilities\

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data from patients.\
• Organizes, prioritizes, and coordinates multiple activities and tasks.\
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.\
• Provides therapeutic intervent
• Independent and self-directed.\
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Promotes medical care through direct patient care and education.\
• Successful completion of CHC's credentialing and privileging review upon hire and recredentialing as appropriate.\ \ Other\
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and Outlook.\ \ Preferred:\
• Participates in Quality Improvement and Utilization Management programs and activities.\
• Completion of an accredited residency program in area of practice (e.g., family practice, internal medicine, or pediatrics).\ \ Preferred:\
• Knowledge of medical terminology.\
• Provides medical care to all age groups in accordance with the State of Washington Department of Licensing and professional scope of practice.\
• Motor vehicle insurance liability policy, a certificate of deposit, or a liability bond to the required limits.\ \ Job Specific Functions/Performance Expectations:\
• Identifies special needs of CHC patients and works with staff to address those needs.\
• Board eligible/Board certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) in Family Practice, Internal Medicine or Pediatrics. Board certification - must be obtained within one year from date of hire.\
• Works with initiative, energy and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.\
• Documents encounters in an accurate and timely manner.\
• Experience in a multiple provider medical practice.\
• Hospital privileges - must be obtained within 60 days of employment.\
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.\
• Bilingual skills.\ \ Education\
• Working with low income, multi-ethnic populations.\ \ Credentials\
• Works effectively in a team environment.\
• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic medical services to CHC patients. Makes reasonable and sound medical assessments and treatment plans.\
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED) certification - must be obtained within 90 days of employment.\
• Physician license (MD/DO) with the State of Washington.\
• Not less than a 0.5 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) of patient care within field of training within the past year.\
• ICD-10 coding experience.\
• CPT-4 coding experience.\
• Problem-solves with creativity and ingenuity.\
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO).\
• Driver\'s license with the State of Washington.\
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.\
• High school graduate or equivalent.\
• Reads, speaks, understands and writes proficiently in English.\
• Remains calm and effective in high pressure and emergency situations.\
• Healthcare information systems, such as electronic health record and practice management systems experience.\
• Education and training in specialized care such as family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and prenatal.\ \ Experience\ Preferred:\
• DEA controlled substances registration.\