MD - Family Medicine - Las Estancias (Estancias de las Brumas)

Location: 3630 Las Estancias Dr SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121. Type of Opportunity: Full time. FTE: 1.00

Job Summary

Provider cares for patients by providing outpatient primary care services. The provider leads and works collaboratively with a team including nurses, medical assistants, case and care managers, behavioral health clinicians, pharmacist clinicians, and clerical staff to deliver care. The position requires regular communication and collaboration with other staff.

Practice Highlights

• 16-20 patients per day
• Practice call in rotation with the group
• Patient Centered Medical Home Support team consisting of Behavioral Health Clinicians, Clinical Pharmacists, Advanced Practice Clinicians (NP/PA), RN & Medical Assistants
• Guaranteed salary for 3 years with incentives

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
• Make professional medical judgments in the care of patients seen.
• Order, conduct, and interpret appropriate diagnostic x-ray and lab tests.
• Prescribe treatments, medications, and non-pharmacologic therapies.
• Document all patient encounters and communications appropriately.
• Manage the provider/patient relationship and resolve patient complaints.
• Involved in education and counseling of individuals, families, and groups.
• Serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
• Work autonomously as well as in collaboration with other health care providers and staff as needed.
• Participate in recruitment and replacement of other providers.
• Participate in system-wide health management initiatives.
• Provide input into practice site financial, clinical, and service quality performance; budget, capital plan, and personnel issues.
• Provide clinical input into development and review of appropriate clinical protocols and processes.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, literature review, in-services, and workshops.
• Perform other functions as required.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings including PCC, provider and site meetings.
• Modify assessment techniques according to patient condition, culture, age, and stage of development.
• Maintain coding and encounter data standards for completeness, accuracy, timeliness and reimbursement level, including legible documentation.

Qualifications

• MD/DO, Board Eligible or Certified in Family Medicine.
• State of New Mexico Medical License, DEA, and NM Controlled Substance Registration.

Benefits

We offer a nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available, CME allowance, and fully paid malpractice insurance. Employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges, and more. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 403b retirement savings program with matching contributions and employer contributions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.