Adult Lead Physician/Residency Program Preceptor

King County•Bellevue, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Eastgate Public Health is seeking a physician to provide high-quality care to underserved populations while mentoring resident physicians and supporting health equity. The role combines direct patient care with clinical teaching, supervision, and participation in residency education and program development. This recruitment will create an eligibility pool for additional Career Service, Term-Limited Temporary (TLT), or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancies that may arise over the next six months. The position is 32 hours per week, working Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is located at Eastgate Public Health, 14350 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, Washington. Employees must reside in Washington state within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite. The position includes rotating call coverage and/or other after-hours clinical responsibilities, as applicable. When Public Health responds to an emergency, employees may be assigned duties outside their regular job description, including nights, weekends, and locations other than their department. The physician will serve as a primary clinical preceptor for resident physicians, supervise and evaluate residents during patient care, and provide direct clinical care. The role also contributes to curriculum and clinical teaching activities, quality improvement, patient safety, and residency program goals. The physician will co-lead a quarterly meeting with Public Health, Eastgate Public Health, and Residency Program leadership. The position is not represented by a labor union.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited medical school.
Hold a valid license to practice medicine in Washington State.
Have current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
Be board eligible or board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
Have a National Provider Identification (NPI) number before credentialing.
Have prior experience precepting or teaching residents.
Provide documentation of current BLS CPR certification with AED training before credentialing.
Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a care team and with a diverse, multicultural patient panel.
Have a valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner.
Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Be comfortable using electronic health records and proficient with keyboard-based data entry.
Be able to reside in Washington state within a reasonable distance of the King County worksite.
Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and ability to develop effective working relationships.
Provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR and pass a thorough background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Lived participatory community experience with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
Experience working with mid-level practitioners and resident physicians.
Proficiency in Spanish.
Knowledge of substance use disorders, including treatment of withdrawal syndrome.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary clinical preceptor for resident physicians, providing direct supervision, teaching, mentoring, and clinical guidance in evaluating and managing a broad range of medical conditions.
Supervise and evaluate residents during patient care encounters, providing real-time feedback on histories and physical examinations, diagnostic reasoning, treatment planning, procedures, documentation, and patient communication.
Provide direct clinic patient care, including diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions; ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies; prescribing medications; performing appropriate procedures; and making specialty referrals when indicated.
Provide preventive and primary care services, including health maintenance, chronic disease management, women's health, behavioral health, and patient education and counseling, as appropriate to the clinical setting.
Assess and manage patients with complex medical conditions and coordinate care with specialists and other interdisciplinary team members.
Respond to medical emergencies and provide evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and coordination of higher levels of care when necessary.
Review resident documentation, assessments, diagnostic and treatment plans, and patient outcomes to ensure standards of care and support resident education and professional development.
Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating residency curriculum, clinical teaching activities, treatment guidelines, protocols, and models of care.
Provide education and clinical consultation to residents, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, medical assistants, and other health care team members on clinical and procedural topics.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient evaluations, procedures, treatment plans, consultations, referrals, and outcomes in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Promote resident development in clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, professionalism, communication, and patient-centered care.
Collaborate with residency program leadership and clinic staff to evaluate resident performance, identify educational needs, and support program goals and competencies.
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, peer review, and other activities to maintain and improve patient care and graduate medical education.
Collaborate with the health care team to support efficient clinic operations, patient access, patient flow, and continuity of care.
Co-lead the Quarterly Meeting with Public Health Leadership, Eastgate Public Health Leadership, and Residency Program Leadership.
Participate in internal and external committees, educational activities, and professional development activities as assigned.
Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, professional standards, and accreditation requirements.
Participate in rotating call coverage and/or other after-hours clinical responsibilities for the medical provider team, as applicable.
Perform other duties consistent with the role of clinic provider, clinical educator, and residency preceptor as assigned.
Protect the privacy and security of protected health information and adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines, including required training and immunizations.
When Public Health responds to an emergency, perform duties outside the regular job description as assigned, potentially at night, on weekends, or at other locations.