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Job Title: | Family Practice Physician/OB | Reports To: | RHC Medical Director |
Department: | Clinic | FLSA Status: | Exempt |
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Prepared Date: | 2/2020 |
Summary: The Family Practice Physician/OB position is responsible for fulfilling a vital role in the community providing comprehensive health care to all ages emphasizing preventative health practices and disease management. This position acts as the hub of the patient care team diagnosing and treating illness; providing routine examinations, referring to specialty services, and performing follow-up. In addition to providing quality patient care, the Family Practice Physician/OB provides medical direction to clinic staff as well as providing oversight and consults for Allied Health Professional providers. As part of a critical access hospital and rural health clinic, this position operates as support for the Emergency Department, Hospital, and OB services. The Family Practice Physician/OB supports the organization by being an active member of the medical team and carries out these duties in a manner consistent with the Mission and Vision of Coulee Medical Center.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides medical direction for the clinic’s health care activities and consultation for, and medical supervision of the health care staff.
- In conjunction with other medical staff, participate in the development, execution and periodic review of the clinic’s policies and the services provided to Federal program patients.
- Establish and maintains healthy working relationships with staff, medical staff, executive team, vendors, and other internal and external customers.
- Consistently participate in departmental and interdepartmental activities. Attend monthly staff meetings.
- Consistently respond to the needs and concerns of patients, families, staff and visitors.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients for their condition or illness or make appropriate referrals to specialists.
- Be present for sufficient periods of time (at least once in every 2 week period) to provide the required medical direction, medical care services, consultation and supervision, including:
- Conducting chart reviews for quality assurance and adherence to medical policies;
- Reviewing health care procedures used at the clinic;
- Participating in the treatment of complex rural health clinic patients when requested by the nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
- Demonstrate use of computer programs necessary to perform job functions effectively.
- Review labs, refill requests, and correspondence within 48 hours of rendered service.
- Complete chart dictation and billing related activities within 72 hours of Clinic service and 24 hours of Acute Hospital and Emergency service.
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- Periodically review the clinic’s patient records for appropriateness of care.
- Apply critical and creative thinking to resolve problems and remove barriers for care providers, staff and co-workers.
- Consistently communicate and collaborate with supervisors about legal and ethical issues.
- Review nurse practitioner or physician assistant charts as appropriate.
- Demonstrate knowledge of infection and exposure control in all patient care areas to prevent the spread of disease and infection.
- Adhere to Coulee Medical Center infection control guidelines for hand washing and standard precautions, and blood borne pathogens as evidenced by appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
- Provide privacy and maintains confidentiality.
- Ensure the patients’ independence and right to make personal choices and accommodate their needs in accordance with the interdisciplinary care plan.
- Provide care that ensures patients are free from abuse, mistreatment, and neglect, and reports any such incident to the appropriate hospital staff or state agency.
- Provide care to avoid the need for chemical/physical restraints by maintaining a safe environment for patients.
- Provide assistance in administrative duties.
- Other Duties as assigned by department manager.
Competencies/Abilities: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Oral Communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
- Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
- Leadership- Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; inspires respect and trust; accepts feedback from others; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; gives appropriate recognition to others; displays passion and optimism; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.
- Judgment- Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
- Motivation- Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
- Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Ethics - Treats all people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity; upholds organizational values; maintains the confidentiality of all client/co-worker/organizational business.
- Customer Service- Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; consistently exhibits excellent phone skills; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments
- Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments; represents the business in all actions, dress and conduct in accordance with the Mission and Vision.
- Attendance/Punctuality – Reports to work at designated start time, assures work responsibilities are covered when absent; gives appropriate notification for absences.
- Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Qualifications: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.
Education/Experience: M.D. or DO; Current license to practice medicine issued by the state of Washington; Certifications as outlined in the Medical Staff By-laws.
Certificates and Licenses:Board Certified or Board eligible in Family Medicine. Graduate of
accredited Family Medicine Residency Program. Must be able to perform C-sections independently
and provide case log to support application for C-section privileges.
Language Ability:Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Interpersonal Skills:Able to mentor and develop staff.
Computer/Technical Skills:Willing to learn as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities:Able to supervise staff in a professional manner.
Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specific Work Environment Characteristics include: All areas of the hospital, clinics, and grounds of the organization. Will have fair amount of office time but may also be exposed to chemicals, blood and blood borne pathogens in the course of work in areas needing clinical management oversight of RHC patients.
Physical Abilities: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.
The employee must: Sitting: 60% Standing/Walking: 40%
Occasional lifting/carrying of supplies and equipment weighing up to 30lbs.
Occasional pushing/pulling of equipment and filing cabinet drawers weighing up to 20lbs.
Occasional stooping/kneeling/crouching to access documents and supplies in lower cabinets.
Frequent reaching/handling/fingering to complete paperwork, use the phone and computer.
Frequent talking, hearing, seeing to interact with staff and vendors.
All employees of Coulee Medical Center who have direct or indirect access to patient health information must treat that information with the strictest confidentiality. Any unauthorized access, modification, disclosure or casual discussion of such information shall be considered a violation of the policy and shall be the grounds for disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements. I accept the position of Family Practice Physician/OB and agree to follow the requirements listed previously and will perform all duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability.
I understand that I may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in place of those described previously. I also understand that the essential duties of this position may change at any time, according to the needs of Coulee Medical Center.
I further understand that my employment is at-will, and therefore understand that my employment may be terminated at-will by Coulee Medical Center or myself.
I acknowledge, understand and agree to the job duties and requirements for this position.
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