Family & Preventive Medicine, FM/OB position in established Rural Health Clinic in Central Kansas...

Job Description

Join Our Caring Team as a Primary Care Physician: Where Compassion Meets Care!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in patients' lives? As a Primary Care Physician with us, youll be the trusted first point of contact for patients on their health journey. You'll provide holistic, personalized care, build lasting relationships, and help patients live healthier, happier lives.

What Youll Do:

• Offer compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and families.
• Prevent, diagnose, and treat a wide range of conditions, with a focus on overall wellness.
• Create personalized care plans that empower patients to take charge of their health.
• Build long-term, trusting relationships with your patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.

Why Youll Love It Here:

• A supportive environment that values work-life balance.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.
• A collaborative, friendly team that genuinely cares about each other and our patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Patient Care:

Provide routine check-ups, health assessments, and annual exams. Diagnose, treat, and manage chronic illnesses, acute conditions, and preventable diseases.

Prescribe medications and provide treatment plans for a wide range of health issues.

Perform physical examinations and order appropriate diagnostic tests.

Manage the overall health care of patients, including referrals to specialists when necessary.

Counsel patients on lifestyle changes to improve their health, including nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being.

• Prevention & Health Promotion:

Administer vaccinations, screenings, and health education to promote preventive care.

Provide advice on wellness and disease prevention strategies.

• Documentation:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations and confidentiality standards.

Document patient interactions, diagnosis, treatment plans, and follow-up care.

• Collaboration & Teamwork:

Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, medical assistants, and specialists, to coordinate comprehensive care.

Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding treatment options, medication regimens, and health management.

• Medical Education & Research:

Stay informed about the latest medical advancements and healthcare guidelines.

Attend continuing education programs, seminars, and medical conferences.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle a high volume of patients.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Previous experience in primary care practice or a related field.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS :

• Accountability
  • Demonstrated ability to humbly take ownership of ones own actions and words, with commitment to exceptional quality, safety, and teamwork.
  • Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.
• Respect
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population, honoring the dignity and worth of every human being.
  • Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
• Curiosity
  • Ability to explore, question and learn without fear of failure or judgement.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of curiosity amongst team members
• Kindness
  • Ability to serve our community and each other with warmth, joy, compassion, and empathy.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• N/A

REQUIRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Board certification or board eligibility in family medicine, internal medicine, or pediatrics (depending on the practice setting).
• Valid state medical license and DEA registration.
• BLS/ACLS certification.

PREFERRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• N/A