Physician - Family Medicine

Job Details

Job Location: Copperwood Health Center – Glendale, AZ 85304.

Position Type: Full Time.

Salary Range: $219,897.00 - $269,007.00.

Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers comprehensive, integrated, and affordable healthcare services to people in need. We serve over 40,000 neighbors with a variety of services, including medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, preventive health, eligibility assistance, and health education programs.

At NOAH, we are dedicated to promoting the overall wellness of our employees by fostering a supportive and balanced work environment. We understand the importance of physical, mental, and emotional well‑being, and we strive to create a workplace where our team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in making a difference in our community while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Job Summary

The Physician provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients in accordance with evidence‑based guidelines within a recognized area of practice.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides supervision for advanced practitioners when mutually decided upon with clinician and CMO or designee.
• Supervises student and resident education rotations at NOAH sites when mutually decided upon with clinician and CMO or designee.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnosis, and evidence‑based treatment.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Reviews and updates medical records in compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Interacts with patients and families to keep them informed and engaged in the decisions and direction of health care.
• Provides counseling education and resource information on wellness, prevention of illness and health maintenance.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Abides by and enforces all PPE standards for clinical staff.
• Attends, participates, and/or assists in meetings, trainings, community outreach activities, continuing education opportunities, and other activities as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non‑pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak English and Spanish preferred.

Education and Experience

• Internship and Residency completed in an accredited Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Residency Program (M.D./D.O.).
• Arizona State Physician License, active and in good standing.
• Board Certified or Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine (ABFM or AOBFP; ABIM or AOBIM).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• DEA.
• X waiver.

Preferred

• Ability to prescribe Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).

Other Requirements

• New Hires are required to pass pre‑employment background check and drug testing (effective 11/1/2022).
• Current Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card or must pass fingerprint clearance within 7 days following hire.

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