Family Medicine Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Family Medicine Physician

**Relocation assistance available**

Type: Permanent | Full time

We are seeking an experienced Family Medicine Physician to join a patient-centered, community-based healthcare organization committed to team-based care. This physician will work closely with clinical leadership in the development of standards, policies, and procedures for clinical practice; direction and coordination of diagnostic and treatment services; and implementation of applicable federal and state regulations. 

Key Responsibilities

• Render professional services within scope of training in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and current standards of medical practice
• Provide appropriate, continuous care and supervision to patients; direct and coordinate diagnostic and treatment services
• Stay current on medical alerts including CDC guidelines, infectious disease developments, and pharmaceutical updates and disseminate to medical staff as appropriate
• Complete all medical and required records in a timely manner per organizational policy
• Devote full-time efforts to clinical practice; outside speaking, writing, or lecturing permitted provided it does not adversely affect practice
• Provide clinical consultation to other providers; be available for questions related to diagnosis and treatment
• Participate in peer review processes for maintenance of clinical privileges
• Review test results and pertinent correspondence for patients of absent providers and implement appropriate care as needed
• Participate in call coverage on an equal and rotating basis with other practice physicians
• Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues; advocate for patients by explaining all procedures and treatments prior to execution
• Provide medical expertise in planning and establishing goals and policies to improve medical management
• Build and maintain effective relationships with referral sources and consultants; ensure appropriate follow-up on patient consults
• Attend relevant conferences and seminars for networking and continuing education
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve patient flow and the overall patient and family experience of care
• Foster positive working relationships across all departments including front and back office, mental health, pharmacy, and administration
• Provide care coordination through daily huddles as part of the PCMH model
• Identify at-risk patient populations and monitor panel-specific population health
• Empower patients through self-management education
• Attend monthly department meetings and complete all required annual trainings
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine with completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program (required)
• Board certified in Family Medicine (required)
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Washington and in good standing with the medical board (required)
• Unrestricted DEA registration with prescriptive authority for controlled substances (required)
• Qualifies for insurability under FTCA or equivalent professional liability coverage (required)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical practice/patient care experience post-training (required)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to perform all physical demands of the role with or without reasonable accommodation

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (Salary/Exempt)
• Relocation assistance available
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• FSA / HSA
• Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• PTO
• Employee discounts