Job Summary

• The physician will provide primary medical care services to our patients in accordance with training, experience, certification, insurance and licensure in a manner consistent with guidelines established in the principles of our practice and its mission statement.
• The physician will work collaboratively with staff to provide team-based coordinated care.
• The physician prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients according to the individual prescriptive authority granted by the Washington State Board.
• The physician participates in organizing and directing preventive health programs such as immunization, disease detection and disease prevention activities, including educational programs for patients and community groups in the service areas with approval from the Medical Director and/or Health Center Administrator.
• The physician is expected to participate in clinical affairs, working with administrative personnel, the Medical Director and the Chief Medical Officer to improve the patient care experience.

Responsibilities And Duties

• The physician will work as part of a care team to provide quality comprehensive services to our patients.
• The physician will provide appropriate hospital and institutional care as required for OB coverage.
• The physician may refer patients to medical specialists or other sources of service when necessary.
• The physician prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients according to the individual prescriptive authority granted by the Washington State Board.
• The physician participates in organizing and directing preventive health programs such as immunization, disease detection and disease prevention activities, including educational programs for patients and community groups in the service areas with approval from the Medical Director and/or Health Center Administrator.
• The physician is expected to participate in clinical affairs, working with administrative personnel, the Medical Director and the Chief Medical Officer to improve the patient care experience.
• The physician provides care for special groups of patients such as those in nursing homes or other institutions when appropriate.

Qualifications And Skills

• Licensed MD or DO Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved post-graduate residency; board certification in the appropriate specialty or actively seeking board certification.
• A current DEA certificate Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred but not required Prior community health experience preferred

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