Job Posting
FAMILY PHYSICIAN
We are actively searching for a FAMILY PHYSICIAN to join our team.
Position Overview:
A family practice physician will provide direct patient care to patients in the Rural Health Clinic and hospital. The physician will provide care by gathering detailed health history and performing physical exams to assess the needs of the patient. The physician will speak with patients about their conditions, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and collaborate with patients, families, and physicians to establish care plans.
As a medical director will work closely with the CEO to uphold a standard of high quality care and risk management through leadership, expertise, and coordination of medical staff. The medical director will adhere to the organization’s strategic plan and work to promote organizational growth and public health.
This position will be held to a high standard of intellect and professionalism. The individual in this position shall serve as a leader to the team, fostering a culture of positivity, compassion, proficiency, and collaboration.
Education/Experience:
●Experience in Rural Healthcare, preferred
●Experience in ER and Primary Care, preferred
●Experience in Rural Emergency Medicine, preferred
●Graduate degree from an accredited medical school
●Successful completion of residency at an accredited healthcare institution
●Current Kansas and Oklahoma license to practice as a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Osteopathy (DO)
●Current DEA and DPA Certification
●Current ACLS Certification
●Valid Kansas Driver's License
Skills/Knowledge base:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Must be able to meet and maintain current credentialing and privileging requirements
●Comprehensive knowledge of acute conditions, diagnostics, and treatments
●Ability to receive constructive feedback of productivity and practice attributes and make adjustments for personal growth
●Proficiency with medical equipment
●Knowledge of electronic health record software systems
●Thorough understanding of all state and federal regulations
●Meticulous, yet efficient in nature
●Ability to professionally and effectively interact with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, education, and professional backgrounds
●Strong leadership skills, self-confidence, and ability to remain calm in stressful situations
●Excellent analytical and methodical thinking skills for effective problem-solving
●Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as active listening skills
●Compassionate and committed to providing high quality, sympathetic care, and service to patients.
Essential duties, functions, responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to, and other duties, functions, and responsibilities may be added.
* Speak with patients and document information to better understand the patient’s medical history, immunizations, conditions, needs, or concerns.
●Perform physical examinations and document observations
●Order, administer, and interpret diagnostic tests, and then communicate results to patients, or the physician, if necessary
●Monitor and operate medical equipment to diagnose or treat patients
●Perform minor procedures, according to privileges issued
●Establish care or condition management plans, including prescribing and/or dispensing medications or other treatments
●Make referrals for secondary or tertiary care
●Coordinate with care team, secondary and tertiary providers, and other facilities for continuity of care including patient tracking and advocating for patients
●Work closely with the DON to coordinate swingbed referrals
●Educate the patient and family members about medical conditions, courses of action, healthy habits and preventative measures
●Record and maintain, timely and legible electronic records of patient medical history, condition, diagnostic test results, treatments, progress, and all patient contact
●Monitor patient progress and/or response to treatment and modify treatment plans as needed
●Perform contract and/or special physical examinations for employment, school, etc; family planning, women’s wellness, STD screenings, and education
●Admit and discharge patients needing inpatient care and perform scheduled rounds to monitor patient’s progress; make adjustments to treatment plans, if needed; collaborate with care team on treatment plan
●Coordinate transfer of patients and continuity of care when necessary
●Maintain knowledge of current medical research, trends, and advancements
●Collaborate with ancillary departments to oversee and participate in routine emergency education drills and education on use of medical equipment
●Participate in the development, execution, and review of all policies, procedures, and objectives of the organization
●Adhere to all safety, environmental, and inflection control standards and quality improvement initiatives
●Supervise mid-level providers in the ER and the Rural Health Clinic
●Offer guidance, back-up, and expertise to mid-levels caring for ER patients
●Conduct a periodic review and audit of mid-levels’ patient charts
●Assist in development and execution of the organization’s strategic plan
●Establish positive relationships with local medical community and work to procure contracts to care for patients of home health and long-term care facilities in the area
●Complete monthly education assigned by administration
●Attend monthly medical staff meetings
●Collaborate with business office personnel to maximize reimbursement, as needed
●Participate in quality initiatives and other organizational programs or events
●Collaborate with community and civic organizations to provide healthcare education
●Attend and support organization’s events and public campaigns, such as health fairs and fundraisers
●Other duties as assigned
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, or controls, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, taste, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception
This job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the team member holding this position. Staff is required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related responsibilities as requested by management.
You can also send your resume via email to rmccaleb@crmcks.com.
Contact Information
Rachelle McCaleb - Human Resources
Administration
761 W 175th St S
Caldwell, KS 67022
Email: rmccaleb@crmcks.com
Phone: 620-845-6492 |
