Family Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title:        Family Physician

Department:          Colusa Indian Health Clinic         

Reports to:            Executive Committee      

Classification:       Exempt

Position Grade:     E-20

Position Status:     Regular, Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Family Physician provides preventative care and health services to patients according to plan of care established by American Association of Family Practitioners and the Clinic’s policies and procedures. The Family Physician will work with the Medical Director and Director of Clinic Operations, to help ensure the highest level of quality health services to patients, as well as promoting a healthy lifestyle within the Tribal Community.

The incumbent is expected to work in accordance with the mission, purpose, and values of the Colusa Indian Community Council.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide the highest level of quality preventative care services and manage chronic and complex conditions for all clinic patients;
2. Coordinate care with other medical professionals using the Patient Centered Medical Home as a guideline for managing patient health;
3. Strive to build long term relationships with patients, and provide information and techniques to help patients take control of their health;
4. Provide appropriate diagnosis and documentation of patients using the ICD-9 and ICD-10 guidelines;
5. Utilize the clinic’s Electronic Health Record System and work towards meeting all required measures for meeting Meaningful Use;
6. Work with the clinic RN and/or SDPI coordinator to promote Diabetes prevention and treatment of Tribal members as well as non-tribal patients;
7. Participate in all clinical Quality Improvement programs;
8. Assist with maintenance of electronic medical records according to policy/procedure and regulatory standards by ensuring the documentation of all applicable health data within the Electronic Health Record System;
9. Assist in supervising all medical staff as requested by Director of Clinical Operations, to include Nursing staff, Medical Assistants, and Medical Receptionist in their job performance;
10. Work with Dialysis Medical Directors(s) on dialysis staff performance and patient care issues;
11. Work with staff to develop and revise medical policies and procedures and quality assurance activities;
12. Collaborate with all coworkers in performing duties required to provide patient-focused services that meet all regulatory and licensing standards;
13. May perform other duties commensurate with the functions and level of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

v Education :  Graduation from an accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy. Must be Board Eligible/Certified.

v Experience : Minimum of one year in an out-patient clinic setting.

v Licensing: Currently licensed to practice medicine in the State of California;

• Board Certified in Family Medicine preferred;
• Valid NPI number and registered with Medicare to provide services to Medicare patients (preferably registered through PECOS tool);
• Must possess current, valid unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California.
• Must have current, valid unrestricted DEA registration. 
• Actively enrolled as a Medi-Cal provider;
• Must be CPR certified.

  SUPERVISORIAL DUTIES: None

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Must be able to work effectively under multiple demands and adjust priorities as circumstances require meeting clinical/staffing needs of the patients.
• Work a flexible schedule and be willing to work additional hours if needed for the provision of quality patient care;

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Physically able to stand, stoop and lift up to twenty (20) pounds;
• Ability to assist patients weighing up to two-hundred and fifty (250) pounds with getting up and down from exam chairs;
• Able to walk and stand at least 50% of the shift; 
• Good manual dexterity and visual and auditory acuity 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed in an office setting which is well-lit, ventilated, and temperature controlled. The noise level is usually low to moderate.
• The incumbent routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, and fax machines.